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The 16 books in this collection bring the famous myths of Ancient Greece modernised with witty prose by Claudia Martin. Discover how Theseus outwits the brutal Minotaur, thrill at the many epic exploits of the mighty Heracles, and set sail with Odysseus on the most extraordinary voyage of all time. Perfect for children aged 7+.

Brave hero Heracles must complete a series of tasks, each more daunting than the last. Can he kill a monstrous lion and defeat the nine-headed Hydra? Heracles will need all his courage and wits to win the day!

Ludicrous Legends is a hilarious new junior fiction series that reimagines myths in a fun way for early readers, 7 to 10 years old. Hector and his best friend, a centaur named Hylo, are about to be tested on Greek mythology by their teacher Mr Socrates. Join them as they come to grips with the...

Bellerophon and the winged horse Pegasus launch into the blue sky in search of the dreaded three-headed Chimera, but will success go to the hero's head? Orpheus, devastated by the death of his wife, Eurydice, dares the dangers of the kingdom of the dead in an attempt to bring her back to life. Echo loves Narcissus but he only loves himself: a story that can only end in sadness.

Brought to you by Puffin. The first audio collection in the Doctor Who: Puffin Classics series featuring four adventures. Old legends and new worlds collide in this magnificent Doctor Who crossover with King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table While investigating a strange energy in...

PEREGRINE QUINN RETURNS FOR A BRAND-NEW FAST-PACED ADVENTURE IN THIS THIRD BOOK IN THE OUTSTANDING FANTASY SERIES! Chaos is close, and the Mountain is trembling. Olympus Inc. is desperate to show that the Realms can go on as normal, even after everything that happened at the Cosmic Games. But...

The constellations come to life in this imaginative fantasy adventure debut. Honorine's life as a maid at the Vidalia mansion is rather dull, dusting treasures from faraway places and daydreaming in front of maps of the world. But everything changes when she catches two brutish sailors...

Brave Prince Bellerophon has caused a terrible accident—and now he wants to make amends! To do so, he must slay the bizarre beast known as the Chimera. But before racing into battle, he'll need to find a horse with wings. That might be easier said than done!

Jason is the rightful ruler of Iolcus, but to prove it he's going to need his wits about him. Only the greatest hero in the land could steal the precious golden fleece—and make it back alive. Is Jason that hero?

Pelops is handsome, brave, and an excellent charioteer. This is lucky, because he has fallen in love with Hippodamia. To win her hand, he must take part in a deadly chariot race with her father. Harness up the horses, because this is one race you won't want to miss!

Anyone shot by one of Eros's arrows will fall in love with the next creature they see. Eros thinks this is a great joke—until he falls in love himself! Psyche, his beloved, is smart and brave, but Eros' mother Aphrodite hates her with a passion. Can true love triumph?

Cadmus is on a quest to find his missing sister, Europa. But he doesn't feel like a hero. He's not brave or smart—and he's had to bring his mother on the journey, too! How will Cadmus cope when he has to face a terrifying, man-eating dragon?

'Real life' or the death defying adventures of the Greek myths, with their heroes and monsters, daring deeds and narrow escapes - which would you choose? For Phoenix it's easy. He hates his new home and the new school where he is bullied. He's embarrassed by his computer geek dad. But when he...

Monsters from mythology finally get to tell their side of the story, in this hilarious series for fans of Loki, Horrible Histories and Pamela Butchart. "A charming, funny and hugely enjoyable reimagining of Greek mythology. Perfect for fans of Loki." Anna James When people hear Polyphemus is a...