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Hercules and the Geek of Greece

Hunter Kennedy (1999)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesHercules: The Legendary Journeys #5
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.5
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureHumorFriendshipQuestHeartwarming

Hero archetypes

Mentor (As Pov)Reluctant Hero

Heroine archetypes

Royalty / Princess

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersFish out of Water

Tropes

QuestMentor FigureFish out of WaterFound FamilyAncient ArtifactRoad TripReluctant Hero

Themes

FriendshipCourageSelf-WorthLoyaltyComing of Age

Synopsis

Queen Xumonia's crown has been stolen, and Hercules has to get it back. Without it, she will quickly grow old and die. The queen's nephew, Geekus, the biggest nerd around, travels with him as his sidekick.

Is Hercules and the Geek of Greece appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Based on the Hercules TV series, this lighthearted adventure features action-adventure violence typical of the show and focuses on friendship between the hero and an unlikely sidekick.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will enjoy the humor of the nerdy sidekick Geekus teaming up with legendary hero Hercules on a time-sensitive quest.

Tags

Adventure FantasyGreek Mythology RetellingTie-in FictionHumor