Hyperion the Titan heats things up in this fourth graphic novel adapted from the popular Heroes in Training series. Phew, it's hot! Under the Titan Hyperion's rule, the sun is burning even brighter than normal, and scorching everything in northern Greece--including the villagers! The Olympians are forced to play an un-fun game of Dodge the Sunbursts as Hyperion hurls giant fireballs that could fry them up! What's worse, it looks like a familiar foe, Cronus, is hot on Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades's trail. Armed with some clues, they set out to figure out why Hyperion has been making things so hot--and to rescue Hera, who is still missing. Battling the extreme heat and some fantastical and scary creatures sent by Cronus, the boys are off on another epic adventure, and Zeus is one step closer to discovering his destiny.

Meet Elpis as she learns how to be a human girl in this twenty-ninth Goddess Girls adventure! When Elpis, a bubble who spreads hope bubbles to those in need, draws the attention of Principal Zeus, he offers her the position of Spirit of Hope at Mount Olympus Academy--provided she shows she can do the job. He transforms Elpis into a human girl and sends her to live among the students. Elpis quickly discovers that being girl is harder than she expected, especially when her new roommate, Apate, isn't exactly welcoming. But thanks to the friendly Goddess Girls and the artistic, sarcastic Moros, Elpis begins to enjoy herself...and dread becoming a bubble again! Can she impress Zeus and stay human or will Apate ruin everything with her trickery?

Meet the treacherous Alpheus in this twenty-eighth Goddess Girls adventure! After the sneaky river god Alpheus takes a precious cup from a river nymph, it's up to Artemis to get it back! When Alpheus challenges Artemis to a surprisingly easy bet, with the winner getting the cup, Artemis thinks it's too good to be true--and realizes Alpheus will stop at nothing to win. Can Artemis be a hero to her friends?

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In "Athena the Brain," Athena always knew she was smart and special, but she didn't realize that she was a goddess When she's whisked away to Mount Olympus Academy, she worries about fitting in and dealing with her dad (Zeus). Luckily, she meets the Goddess Girls and finds the best friends she's ever had.

Well-researched and true to the original myths, each volume in the "Goddess Girls "series addresses contemporary issues like friendships and relationships from a classically accurate--and entertaining--persepective.
In "Aphrodite the Beauty," Aphrodite, goddessgirl of love, must deal with jealousy after giving Athena a makeover. It doesn't seem fair that the godboys pay more attention to her friend when Aphrodite is supposed to be destined for love She also copes with a crush from an unlikely source--the nerdy Hephaestus (god of the smith)--and learns that love comes in many forms.

Athena finds out she's a goddess and goes to Mount Olympus Academy in this first book in the Goddess Girls Graphic Novel series, based on the popular and long-running Goddess Girls series. Athena always knew she was smart and special, but she didn't realize that she was a goddess! When she's whisked away to Mount Olympus Academy, she worries about fitting in and dealing with her dad, Zeus. Luckily, she meets the Goddess Girls and finds the best friends she's ever had.

Zeus and his friends are back for another adventure in this latest Heroes in Training chapter book! Since defeating the Titans, Zeus and his fellow Olympians have taken over Mount Olympus. Things are nearly back to normal...until a stranger named Hercules shows up, asking for help. He's on the run from Eurythseus, King of Argon, who is after Hercules for egging his temple. Before Zeus can help, Eurythseus himself appears. It turns out that Hercules has also been bragging that he is the ruler of Olympus, and Eurythseus intends to declare war on the Olympians' new home. Zeus's friends come up with an idea--maybe Hercules could make up for egging Eurythseus's temple. The Oracle Pythia reveals that in order to do this, Hercules must get a scale from a huge, nine-headed serpent--the Hydra. Will this be enough to please Eurythseus? Or is another battle on the horizon for the Olympians?

Aphrodite has her hands full with Eris, who loves to stir up mischief, in this Goddess Girls adventure.
Eris is a goddess girl who has a penchant for causing trouble. So when her brother, Ares, is celebrating his thirteenth birthday, she can't let the occasion go by without a little mischief. After all, she is the goddess of discord and strife Aphrodite is determined to make sure Ares gets the attention he deserves, but can she handle what Eris has planned?

Love's a competition in this Goddess Girls tale--and Aphrodite is putting her matchmaking skills to the test
After a teeny misunderstanding (okay, so maybe accidentally starting a war isn't exactly teeny), Aphrodite is failing Hero-logy. To raise her grade, she concocts a brilliant plan: an extra credit project for matchmaking mortals called the Lonely Hearts Club.
This takes her to Egypt and face-to-face with fierce competition--a goddess named Isis. Now a race is on to see who can find a perfect match for the most annoying mortal boy ever

Athena uses her wisdom to help out a new kid--who happens to be Hercules--in this Goddess Girls story.
When a mortal named Hercules transfers to Mount Olympus Academy, Athena wants to help him fit in. Not only does Hercules need help finding friends and adjusting to life at his new school, but he must also complete twelve "labors" in order to earn a permanent place at the academy--and a shot at achieving immortality.
Athena's dad, Principal Zeus, takes an interest in the new kid and asks his daughter to secretly watch out for him as he tries to complete his tasks. It will take all of Athena's famed wisdom to sort out her own problems and help Hercules succeed

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 Titans--merciless giants who enjoy snacking on humans--have 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, it's by far the most interesting thing that happens to him. He's never been far from the cave where he grew up and is beginning to think he'll never have a real adventure. But Zeus gets his wish--and a lot more than he bargained for--when 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 lifetime--and a journey to fulfill his destiny as King of the Gods.