This fourth installment in the Julius Zebra series plunges readers into a riotous adventure set in ancient Greece. Julius and his animal companions are on a mission from Heracles to retrieve his Golden Apple, leading them through a labyrinth to confront a minotaur, to the Garden of Hesperides to outwit a hundred-headed dragon, and into the palace of King Midas. The story is packed with action, slapstick humor, and cleverly woven-in facts about Greek mythology and history, making it an engaging read for children aged 4-11. It's perfect for kids who love funny animal characters, mythological creatures, and historical settings, offering both entertainment and a gentle introduction to the ancient world.
It’s all Greek to Julius Zebra and his pals in this fourth exciting, action-packed, hilarious adventure brimming with entertaining facts about the ancient world. On a mission from Heracles to find his lost Golden Apple, Julius and his pals come face-to-face with a minotaur in a labyrinth, must find some way to trick a one-hundred-headed dragon at the Garden of Hesperides, and wind up in the palace of King Midas himself. But what on earth will the gods on Mount Olympus have to say about the gang’s antics in the underworld? Madcap hijinks abound in another adventure with broad appeal for fans of historical fiction and comedy alike.