by Tracey West
First published 2020
Zeus and Hercules have already faced the nine-headed hydra, but King Eurystheus demands more. The Oracle Pythia sends them on a new quest to retrieve the golden belt belonging to the Amazon queen. The warrior girls who guard it think boys are disgusting, and Hercules struggles to win people over. Before the heroes even reach the Amazons, the massive giant Alkyoneus captures them. He needs to feed his seven hungry daughters, and the two boys look like perfect meals. Zeus and Hercules must break free from the giant's grip and somehow convince the Amazons to part with their precious belt. Success means completing their mission for King Eurystheus. Failure means becoming dinner for a family of giants.
Genres: mythology, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, quest
Setting: Amazon
Period: Ancient
112 pages · Hardcover · Aladdin