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The Labors of Hercules Beal

Gary D. Schmidt

Hercules Beal knows that, despite his name, he is not a hero. His teacher gives him a Herculean assignment that unfolds over a year. As Herc helps at the family nursery, he works through the death of his parents and begins to trust and connect with the people around him. The story links mythical labors to the challenges of his everyday life, including family work, friendship, grief, and self-discovery.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

Book details

Lexile Text Measure
860L
ATOS Book Level
5.5
AR Interest Level
MG
AR Points
12
Word Count
75952
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
T
Themes
Folklore And Mythology · Friendship · Grief And Loss · Plants And Gardening
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Clarion Books
Published
May 23, 2023
Pages
352
ISBN-13
9780358659631
Language
English