The Adventures of Hercules (Graphic Revolve: Common Core Editions) Paperback – Abridged, July 31, 2014

While not a proponent of Common Core myself, I can still wholeheartedly recommend Martin Powelll's retelling of the story of Hercules to students and adults alike. Having taught Greek mythology numerous times over the years, the labours of Hercules were certainly not new material to me, but I found Martin Powell's approach to the stories so refreshing and engaging and José Ruiz' artwork so vibrant so that I wish I had had a classroom set of The Adventures of Hercules when I was still teaching. As it is, I look forward to letting my grade-school aged great nephew amd niece read it the next time they visit. For younger readers (for whom this material is completely appropriate) as well as for less proficient older readers (who will enjoy the story just as enthusiastically), the graphic novel includes a helpful glossary at the end.

The eight year old boy in my life loves this and finished reading it quickly. It’s great to get him away from an iPod for awhile (even though he is a very good reader). I think he really loved the illustrations. This was the first graphic novel I bought him. I’m looking forward to giving him The Iliad and the Odyssey. It’s a great way to get kids interested in Ancient Greece, Western Civilization,classic literature, some history and geography (leads to the discussion of these topics) without being too dull or over their heads.

A nice Graphic Novel for very young readers.

my 6th grade male students are lining up to read it. they enjoy graphic novels like this one.glad i got it.

it is excellent the most best thing ever i cant stop reading it it will keep you on as you leaarn about Greek monsters and herecluces