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Zeus On The Loose
Zeus On The Loose
Nov 14, 2024 3:25 PM

Author:John Dougherty

Zeus On The Loose

I am the great and mighty Zeus, mortal- give me one good reason why I shouldn't smite you here and now!'Alex's class are learning about the Ancient Greeks. That's why Alex makes a temple (out of loo rolls and a cornflakes box) for the Greek god Zeus. He doesn't expect the god himself to turn up, borrow his mum's nightie and demand a sacrifice at half-past five in the morning. Even worse, Zeus reckons it's time for another Trojan War - in the school playground! Zeus is on the loose-

Reviews

A funny tale

—— Bournemouth Daily Echo

Dougherty's plots and puns are energetic and page-turning, with some wacky illustrations helping the whole thing along.

—— John McLay , INK

A funny and clever introduction to the Greek myths for younger readers, accompanied by witty illustrations.

—— The Monkey Tree

This is a highly inventive book with beautiful monochrome illustrations that will appeal to young- and older- readers alike

—— Belfast Telegraph

A very readable paperback, full of fun.

—— NI4Kids

Shortlisted for Brandford Boase Award

—— Publishing News

Highly entertaining.

—— Narinder Dhami , Writing Magazine
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