After pulling a magical thunderbolt from a stone, ten-year-old Zeus goes on the adventure of a lifetime in this first graphic novel adapted from the popular Heroes in Training series!The terrible Titansmerciless giants who enjoy snacking on humanshave dominated the earth and driven the world into chaos. But their rule is about to be put to the test as a group of young Olympians discover their powers and prepare to righteously rule the universe... Ten-year-old Zeus is mystified (and super-annoyed) by the fact that he keeps getting hit by lightning. Every. Single. Year. Still, its by far the most interesting thing that happens to him. Hes never been far from the cave where he grew up and is beginning to think hell never have a real adventure. But Zeus gets his wishand a lot more than he bargained forwhen he is kidnapped by dangerous, giant Titans! In a scramble for a weapon to defend himself, Zeus grabs an actual thunderbolt from a stone. Its incredible power keeps the Titans at bay, and its mysterious markings lead Zeus on a quest to rescue his fellow Olympians from the evil Cronus. Armed with his trusty thunderbolt (named Bolt, of course), Zeus is on an adventure of a lifetimeand a journey to fulfill his destiny as King of the Gods.

 

 

This book features in the following series: Heroes in Training, Heroes in Training Graphic Novel .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 144 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2022 by Simon & Schuster .

Suzanne Williams has written several picture books, including Library Lil, Mommy Doesn't Know My Name, and My Dog Never Says Please. She is also the author of the Princess Power and Fairy Blossoms series. Suzanne Williams lives in Renton, Washington. Joan Holub has authored and/or illustrated over 120 children's books. She lives in Raleigh, N. C.