Hopeless Heroes


Here Comes Hercules!

Hopeless Heroes is a fun-filled series about Greek mythology, adventure and what it means to be a hero.

When Tim Baker breaks his mum’s favourite vase, it’s the least of his problems. The Greek hero he’s released is in danger of doing far worse. Hercules is only trying to be helpful but he’s just hopeless. It’s time to send this dim demigod home before Tim becomes ancient history.

ISBN (UK): 9781782263784
ISBN (USA): 9781782265504
RRP: £6.99 / $6.99
Length: 208 Pages

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Hera’s Terrible Trap!

Tim Baker thinks his adventures are over until he hitches a ride to Ancient Greece on a stolen vase. Soon Tim finds himself trapped with an army of peacocks and a hero who can’t stop admiring himself. Thank the gods his new friend Zoe is there to help. Just don’t tell her dad…

ISBN (UK): 9781782263791
ISBN (USA): 9781782265511
RRP: £4.99 / $6.99
Length: 208 Pages

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Arachne’s Golden Gloves!

How do you bring a statue to life? Tim and Zoe think they know. If only Jason would help and someone didn’t keep looking at them like flies in a web. Oh well, at least the time-travelling vase is in good hands. Well, god hands. The god of thieves and liars’ hands. Uh oh …

ISBN (UK): 9781782263470
ISBN (USA): 9781782265528
RRP: £4.99 / $6.99
Length:
208 Pages

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Problems with Pythagoras!

Tim Baker’s got problems: he’s failing maths, banished from Ancient Greece, and confused about what to call Mum’s new boyfriend. What makes a good father anyway? Is it strength and courage? Is it attractiveness? Wisdom? Intelligence? Does it have anything to do with beans? Let the Labours of Larry/Mr Green begin!

ISBN (UK): 9781782263487
ISBN (USA): 9781782265535
RRP: £4.99 / $6.99
Length: 208 Pages

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Apollo’s Mystic Message!

Why is Tim’s picture on an ancient oil flask at the British Museum? Is Hera planning to trap him with it? How? When? Tim needs a god who can see the future. Only one thing’s certain: with puking punks, pomegranate grenades and possible butterfly tornadoes, it’s about to get chaotic.

ISBN (UK): 9781782263494
ISBN (USA): 9781782265542
RRP: £4.99 / $6.99
Length: 208 Pages

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Hopeless Heroes: The Greek God 5 Book Collection

This five book collection follows the adventures of Tim Baker as he travels back in time and meets legendary Greek Gods. Only, sometimes they make his life a little complicated.

Hopeless Heroes is a fun-filled series about Greek mythology, adventure and what it means to be a hero. Readers aged 6+ will love diving into the world of Tim Baker and his sort of friend Hercules.

Great for fans of Who Let The Gods out and the Percy Jackson series.

ISBN: 9781782262404
No of Books: 5
RRP: £24.95

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Jason’s Wild Winds!

All Tim wanted was advice on keeping his model boat afloat, but when Zoe is injured, only Jason and the Argonut can help him to save her. There’s no joyriding allowed, but with bronze men and Grey Women – not to mention an old wind bag to deal with, Tim’s still got that sinking feeling…

ISBN (UK): 9781782263500
ISBN (USA): 9781782266402
RRP: £4.99 / $6.99
Length: 208 Pages

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Circe’s Beastly Feast!

It could be Tim’s last time in Ancient Greece, but instead of saying goodbye, he’s busy trading song titles with Apollo, delivering a package to Narcissus, escaping from Hera and making a pig of himself at Circe’s table. Meanwhile his friends have forgotten who he is, so who will save him when it all goes wrong?

ISBN (UK): 9781782263517
ISBN (USA): 9781782266419
RRP: £4.99 / $6.99
Length: 208 pages

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Odysseus’ Trojan Trick!

Agatha has been taken prisoner and it’s up to Tim and friends to save her. But how? They’d have to
trick Hera, sneak into her fortress, past her army – it seems impossible! Hera’s soldiers are armed to the teeth, tempers are hot, and who ever heard of a Trojan Peacock?

ISBN (UK): 9781782263524
ISBN (USA): 9781782266426
RRP: £4.99 / $6.99
Length: 208 pages

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Hades’ Pet Hellhound!

What the Hades? Tim’s used to solo time-travel but now there’s a `friend’ along for the ride. When things go south after some bird spotting, Tim has to avoid being burnt alive, eaten alive or dead alive. But the Underworld is full of dangers, and the local music isn’t exactly lifting his spirits.

ISBN (UK): 9781782263531
ISBN (USA): 9781782266433
RRP: £4.99 / $6.99
Length: 208 pages

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Time’s Up, Tim!

Breaking news: Hera is loose in the modern day and giving London an Ancient Greek makeover. That is until her son arrives to steal her thunder. Tim’s final adventure is an A to Z of Olympic family drama, and all he has to help is a box he can’t open. Where curiosity was Pandora’s weakness, can hope bring our hero strength?

ISBN (UK): 9781782263548
ISBN (USA): 9781782266440
RRP: £4.99 / $6.99
Length: 208 pages

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Hopeless Heroes: The Greek God 10 Book Collection

This ten book collection follows the adventures of Tim Baker as he travels back in time and meets legendary Greek Gods. Only, sometimes they make his life a little complicated.

Hopeless Heroes is a fun-filled series about Greek mythology, adventure and what it means to be a hero. Readers aged 6+ will love diving into the world of Tim Baker and his sort of friend Hercules.

Great for fans of Who Let The Gods out and the Percy Jackson series.

ISBN: 9781782264729
No of Books: 10
RRP: £69.90

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