Hephaestus and the Island of Terror
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“Well, somebody better figure out what to do,” Hera said, sounding alarmed. “And fast. Because I have a feeling things are about to get really bad again. And I don’t think we need an oracle to tell us that!”
She was right, Zeus thought. Springing into action, he whipped his dagger from his belt. “Bolt, on!” he ordered. Then, lighting the way, he led the others to the safety of some trees where they could wait to see what would happen next.
Joan Holub has authored and/or illustrated over 140 children’s books, including the New York Times bestselling picture book Mighty Dads (illustrated by James Dean) and Little Red Writing (illustrated by Melissa Sweet). She lives in North Carolina and at www.joanholub.com.
Suzanne Williams is the author of over fifty books for children, including the award-winning picture book Library Lil (illustrated by Steven Kellogg). She lives outside Seattle, Washington, and is online at www.suzanne-williams.com.
Together, Joan and Suzanne write the Goddess Girls, Heroes in Training, and Grimmtastic Girls series.
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DON’T MISS THE OTHER ADVENTURES IN THE HEROES IN TRAINING SERIES!
Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom
Poseidon and the Sea of Fury
Hades and the Helm of Darkness
Hyperion and the Great Balls of Fire
Typhon and the Winds of Destruction
Apollo and the Battle of the Birds
Ares and the Spear of Fear
Cronus and the Threads of Dread
Crius and the Night of Fright
COMING SOON:
Uranus and the Bubbles of Trouble
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