A retelling of the action-packed story of Hercules as he completes his most famous set of challenges: the Twelve Tasks.
Aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories.
Developed in consultation with reading experts from Roehampton University.
Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, now comprising over 250 books for children learning to read.


Stories of Thor

by Alex Frith

Published 1 September 2016
Three dramatically illustrated stories about Thor, the Norse god of thunder, specially written for readers who are growing in confidence. Thor never backs down from a fight, and can’t resist a challenge. Here he wrestles a huge sea serpent, faces a cave full of giants and has to fight a frost giant – without his magical hammer.