Hercules: Hero of the Night Sky

by Robin Moore, Alexa Rutherford

A chapter book introduction to the famous mythical figure finds Hercules struggling with his temper while performing his twelve labors and making his pledge to the goddess Athena. Simultaneous.

80 pages, Paperback

First published May 13, 1997

About the author

Robin Moore has made his living as an children's book author and traveling storyteller for more than thirty years. He grew up in the mountains of Central Pennsylvania, where his Scots-Irish ancestors have lived for more than 200 years. He served as a combat soldier in Vietnam, earned a Journalism Degree from Pennsylvania State University and worked as a newspaper reporter and magazine editor. He was written more than a dozen books, published by the world's largest publishers and was named Author of the Year by the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association. He was presented more than 5,000 Storytelling programs and workshops and has told stories to more than one million people. He was named National Storyteller of the Year. Robin holds a Masters Degree in Oral Traditions and serves on the faculty of The Graduate Institute.