Zeus the Mighty and the Trials of Hairy-Clees
By Crispin Boyer
Note: A review copy was provided upon request for the purpose of this review. All thoughts are our own.
Published August, 2021, by Under the Stars (a Nat. Geo. imprint)
Review
That ridiculous rodent! T and I have so much fun with Zeus the Mighty and his band of Olympians at the Mount Olympus Pet Center in Athens, Georgia. In The Trials of Hairy-Clees, the animals listen to a podcast about the labors of Heracles (content and back matter are appropriate to young readers). When a newly rescued hen wishes to join the Olympians, they agree that she may do so if she completes the same labors as Heracles whom Zeus refers to as "Hairy- Clees." Misadventures, laughs, and life lessons keep readers on their toes and eager to see what comes next.
You may recall that I found Zeus obnoxious in the first book and noted his personal growth in the second. He continues to develop his self-awareness, with the help of his friends, and become a better friend and leader. I particularly like how we see the change in him - he's got good and bad traits, his friends call him out when he needs it, and he has enough humility to recognize when he's wrong (even if he doesn't like to admit it).
Again, T liked recognizing the myths he knew, examining the pictures, and predicting what would happen. "Don't you love it when you're right about what is gonna happen?" -T, when his predictions transpired. He is SUPER excited for the fourth book.
The Zeus the Mighty books really should be read in order. Our reviews for the first books can be accessed through the links below.
Book One: Zeus the Mighty and the Quest for the Golden Fleas
Book Two: Zeus the Mighty and the Maze of the Menacing Minotaur
Review
That ridiculous rodent! T and I have so much fun with Zeus the Mighty and his band of Olympians at the Mount Olympus Pet Center in Athens, Georgia. In The Trials of Hairy-Clees, the animals listen to a podcast about the labors of Heracles (content and back matter are appropriate to young readers). When a newly rescued hen wishes to join the Olympians, they agree that she may do so if she completes the same labors as Heracles whom Zeus refers to as "Hairy- Clees." Misadventures, laughs, and life lessons keep readers on their toes and eager to see what comes next.
You may recall that I found Zeus obnoxious in the first book and noted his personal growth in the second. He continues to develop his self-awareness, with the help of his friends, and become a better friend and leader. I particularly like how we see the change in him - he's got good and bad traits, his friends call him out when he needs it, and he has enough humility to recognize when he's wrong (even if he doesn't like to admit it).
Again, T liked recognizing the myths he knew, examining the pictures, and predicting what would happen. "Don't you love it when you're right about what is gonna happen?" -T, when his predictions transpired. He is SUPER excited for the fourth book.
The Zeus the Mighty books really should be read in order. Our reviews for the first books can be accessed through the links below.
Book One: Zeus the Mighty and the Quest for the Golden Fleas
Book Two: Zeus the Mighty and the Maze of the Menacing Minotaur
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