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Beasts of Olympus #2
Beasts of Olympus 2: Hound of Hades
It's official - Demon is stableboy to the creatures of the gods!Demon is sick. He ate too many honey cakes at the party celebrating his new job as beast keeper to the gods. But the animals still need to be cared for and there is a visitor coming to the stables who may or may not be the goddess Hera. The last time he saw Hera she threatened to turn him into a lump of charcoal. It's just not easy being stableboy to a bunch of demanding and petulant deities.But when the visitor arrives it's not Hera but Hades, and with him he has brought some rather dangerous earth dragons who need meat. Where on Olympus can he find meat? If that task wasn't hard enough, next Hades orders Demon to follow him to the underworld, where his pet dog, Cerberus, is feeling poorly... The second in a delightful action-packed four-book series from acclaimed writer Lucy Coats, who uses her original and funny voice to bring to life the gods, goddesses and beasts of the ancient Greek pantheon.
130 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2015
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Lucy Coats
64 books49 followersIn 2015 I have 6 upcoming titles, 4 books in the brand-new Beasts of Olympus series from Piccadilly Press (Grosset and Dunlap/Penguin Young Readers in the USA), an early reader called The Little Green Drum from Orion and my first proper YA novel, Cleo, from Orchard. Cleo is a mixture of historical and paranormal, and follows the teenage Cleopatra on her journey to become pharaoh. I'm very excited about it indeed!
I was born in a small village in Hampshire, England. I loved reading from an early age, and was never found without some kind of book in my hand from the time I could turn and page and make sense of what was written there. My first job was as an editor of children's books, but I soon jumped the fence and started writing my own. My first picture book was published in 1992, and now I write for all ages (two to teen). Atticus the Storyteller's 100 Greek Myths was shortlisted for the BBC Blue Peter Book Award in 2004. It is the most comprehensive collection of Greek myths ever written for children. My first novel, Hootcat Hill which was described as “A lyrical fantasy full of old, dark magic entertainingly bound up with ordinary life.” by the Sunday Times.
The book I would take to a desert island is The Lord of the Rings. I've lost count of how many times I've read it, and I am still finding new things to marvel at in it.
I was born in a small village in Hampshire, England. I loved reading from an early age, and was never found without some kind of book in my hand from the time I could turn and page and make sense of what was written there. My first job was as an editor of children's books, but I soon jumped the fence and started writing my own. My first picture book was published in 1992, and now I write for all ages (two to teen). Atticus the Storyteller's 100 Greek Myths was shortlisted for the BBC Blue Peter Book Award in 2004. It is the most comprehensive collection of Greek myths ever written for children. My first novel, Hootcat Hill which was described as “A lyrical fantasy full of old, dark magic entertainingly bound up with ordinary life.” by the Sunday Times.
The book I would take to a desert island is The Lord of the Rings. I've lost count of how many times I've read it, and I am still finding new things to marvel at in it.
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December 9, 2019
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segunda entrega de la serie Bestias del Olimpo, sigue las mismas pautas del anterior, tanto en cuanto a la edición con las ilustraciones como en la dinámica de la historia. Tal vez en este tengamos un poco más de acción y aventuras, algo que eche en falta con El guardián de las bestias.
Empieza justo donde termina el primero, es muy ligerito y fácil de leer, con una narración sencilla pero sin andarse con rodeos, va al grano y no duda al emplear descripciones más oscuras de lo que suele utilizarse en la literatura infantil. Se lee en un suspiro y disfrutas bastante junto a Demon, los nuevos personajes y criaturas y los ya conocidos como el Hipogrifo, la Hidra o los dios Hefesto o Hestía.
No puedo contar mucho más porque es cortito, es continuación y tampoco quiero destripar nada, por si le dais una oportunidad. Eso sí, ojalá no tarden mucho en sacar las demás entregas y sigamos descubriendo cositas del Olimpo.
El sabueso de Hades una continuación con más aventuras y dioses.
segunda entrega de la serie Bestias del Olimpo, sigue las mismas pautas del anterior, tanto en cuanto a la edición con las ilustraciones como en la dinámica de la historia. Tal vez en este tengamos un poco más de acción y aventuras, algo que eche en falta con El guardián de las bestias.
Empieza justo donde termina el primero, es muy ligerito y fácil de leer, con una narración sencilla pero sin andarse con rodeos, va al grano y no duda al emplear descripciones más oscuras de lo que suele utilizarse en la literatura infantil. Se lee en un suspiro y disfrutas bastante junto a Demon, los nuevos personajes y criaturas y los ya conocidos como el Hipogrifo, la Hidra o los dios Hefesto o Hestía.
No puedo contar mucho más porque es cortito, es continuación y tampoco quiero destripar nada, por si le dais una oportunidad. Eso sí, ojalá no tarden mucho en sacar las demás entregas y sigamos descubriendo cositas del Olimpo.
El sabueso de Hades una continuación con más aventuras y dioses.
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July 16, 2022DNF str. 56
Je to krátký, mohla bych to mít dočteno během chvilky, ale ani to se mi nechce. Postavy jsem si neoblíbila a děj je popisován velmi jednoduše.
Je to krátký, mohla bych to mít dočteno během chvilky, ale ani to se mi nechce. Postavy jsem si neoblíbila a děj je popisován velmi jednoduše.
April 20, 2018
Book two in this fun series for early chapter readers is an adventure into the underworld. Demon is sent to Hell to cure the hound Cerberus. If he fails in his quest the spirits will escape and wreck havoc below and above ground. Plus, you really don’t want to upset Hades. A great intro to mythology series.
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May 17, 2019
overcoming obstacles
He has to heal the Cerberus Hades dog but his magic healing box. So he had to go around the planet to get the rare medians to heal him.
He has to heal the Cerberus Hades dog but his magic healing box. So he had to go around the planet to get the rare medians to heal him.
August 29, 2015
Cute, but horribly inaccurate use of Orpheus and Eurydice.
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November 10, 2017Coats, L. (2016). Hound of Hades. New York, NY: Scholastic Inc.
Demon is at it again, but this time he gets dragged into the underworld by Hades to help his 3 headed dog recover from a terrible illness. Demon is sent on a quest to find items to make the cure, but he only has so much time and getting them won't be easy.
Questions:
1. Demon couldn't eat anything while in the underworld, otherwise he would be a slave to Hades. In a similar situation, do you think you could resist the temptation of eating? Why or why not?
2. Do you think it was a good idea to leave the hydra to take care of the beasts while he was gone? Do you think there was someone else who could have done a better job?
3. On a scale of 1 to 10, how helpful do you think Hermes was during his time in the underworld, 1 being not at all and 10 being the best help you could ask for? Why rate him the way you did?
4. Do you think it was okay for the magical box to decide for Demon to put the hound under stasis in the way he did? Why or why not?
5. Demon did not get anything in return despite all his hard work to save the hound and what Hades had promised him. Afterwards he just had to go back to his old job and work double time since he wasn't around to clean up after the beasts. Would you get back to work like Demon despite his unfair treatment? Why or why not?
Demon is at it again, but this time he gets dragged into the underworld by Hades to help his 3 headed dog recover from a terrible illness. Demon is sent on a quest to find items to make the cure, but he only has so much time and getting them won't be easy.
Questions:
1. Demon couldn't eat anything while in the underworld, otherwise he would be a slave to Hades. In a similar situation, do you think you could resist the temptation of eating? Why or why not?
2. Do you think it was a good idea to leave the hydra to take care of the beasts while he was gone? Do you think there was someone else who could have done a better job?
3. On a scale of 1 to 10, how helpful do you think Hermes was during his time in the underworld, 1 being not at all and 10 being the best help you could ask for? Why rate him the way you did?
4. Do you think it was okay for the magical box to decide for Demon to put the hound under stasis in the way he did? Why or why not?
5. Demon did not get anything in return despite all his hard work to save the hound and what Hades had promised him. Afterwards he just had to go back to his old job and work double time since he wasn't around to clean up after the beasts. Would you get back to work like Demon despite his unfair treatment? Why or why not?
January 30, 2019
On one hand it's accurate in depicting that Heracles was kinda very destructive during his quests [most of which Hera sent him on just in an attempt to break him, not to really do any good for anyone]. On the other hand, still an incredibly inaccurate representation of Hades. Just once, I'd like him not to be compared to some cloak wearing grim reaper, he runs the underworld ok, he's the boss, he doesn't go fetch the dead [that's Charon's job].
Hades was mad that Zeus cheated and stole the throne on Olympus. He's mad that he's stuck in gloom all day. But he also named his giant 3 headed dog Spot, and is frankly not that mean of a guy when he gives punishments. It's his wife, Persephone, who doled out the harsh punishments.
Mythology semantics aside, it was a fairly fun little adventure. Not too short, but short enough for an early chapter book for kids. It's definitely for those that like monsters and creatures and animals. Though I personally felt that at times it kind of rushed through a scene to get to a more important part of the book. I understand if they had to edit some things down to stay within a number limit or stuff like that, but it just feels rushed. And I'm not a fan of rushed story telling.
Illustrations were good, it was pretty funny, sort of accurate [in some cases] representation of mythology. Overall I would recommend it.
Hades was mad that Zeus cheated and stole the throne on Olympus. He's mad that he's stuck in gloom all day. But he also named his giant 3 headed dog Spot, and is frankly not that mean of a guy when he gives punishments. It's his wife, Persephone, who doled out the harsh punishments.
Mythology semantics aside, it was a fairly fun little adventure. Not too short, but short enough for an early chapter book for kids. It's definitely for those that like monsters and creatures and animals. Though I personally felt that at times it kind of rushed through a scene to get to a more important part of the book. I understand if they had to edit some things down to stay within a number limit or stuff like that, but it just feels rushed. And I'm not a fan of rushed story telling.
Illustrations were good, it was pretty funny, sort of accurate [in some cases] representation of mythology. Overall I would recommend it.
August 1, 2021
I admire any story about Hades and I fell in love with the children series, Beasts of Olympus, written by Lucy Coats. This series is about Demon who is a Demi-god and has been officially tasked with taking care of the beasts of Olympus.
Demon hates Hercules because of the destruction he brings along with the impossible tasks Hera gave him. Hercules’s next victim are Hades’s guard dogs, the hounds of the Underworld, Cerberus.
Hades needs Demon’s help before Cerberus sneezes allows all hell to break loose (literally). However, can Demon complete the quest Hades’s has given Demon or would Demon become trapped in the Underworld and be tortured for all time?
Demon hates Hercules because of the destruction he brings along with the impossible tasks Hera gave him. Hercules’s next victim are Hades’s guard dogs, the hounds of the Underworld, Cerberus.
Hades needs Demon’s help before Cerberus sneezes allows all hell to break loose (literally). However, can Demon complete the quest Hades’s has given Demon or would Demon become trapped in the Underworld and be tortured for all time?
September 25, 2019
Demon is a young boy who, has been summoned by the gods to take care of their mythical beasts. Hades's three headed dog has not been feeling quite right after he left the underworld. Damon is tasked with finding out what is wrong with Cerberus and on the way meets a lot of mythical being and gods.
December 20, 2019
It’s hard to like Demon. He doesn’t seem very bright, and instead of figuring things out, it seems like his friends end up walking him through all his problems instead that being said, it’s an easy read and will appeal to a younger audience.
December 8, 2020
The volume was nice, with a trip to Hades' kingdom. Pandemonious had a new beast to heal, so he needed to travel a bit and it was the occasion to meet new people. I enjoyed the art and, as with the first book, the story was pleasant, especially as I like mythology.
March 1, 2023
I'm not down with the amount of sexual innuendo I had to read around in this considering it's meant for second graders. Also Hades isn't the God of Death. We're not going to be continuing with the series after this one.
May 27, 2017
I just love this little series..❤️
September 1, 2018
For kids who are into the animals of mythology this is a series for them. It is well written and carefully paced for 3rd grade readers.
March 8, 2019
I love children’s books and Greek gods but this was awful. Hades character assassination, no sense of danger. I felt like a child had written it.
August 7, 2020
Can read out of order.
January 10, 2021
Pandemonius travels into the underworld to heal Cerberus but how can he do it in time?
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February 26, 2021
Good, a little scarier than the first for the younger child (almost 5) because they go into the underworld but for the older one it was great.
February 16, 2023
Originální a vtipná. Co chtít víc.
July 7, 2023
Hound of hades was funny
March 28, 2021
Another adventure of Pandemonius (aka Demon) as official Beast Keeper for the gods of Olympus. Like the first, it’s a fun little story of a Demon working out how to help sick monsters of myth that is peppered with winks and nods for adults familiar with Greek and Roman myths. This one takes us to Hades to help Cerberus after his tussle with Heracles. Adding urgency is the fact that if the three-headed hound doesn’t get better, the 100-armed monsters will break out of Tartarus and Hades will keep Demon in the Underworld with him forever. Orpheus, Arachne, and others make guest appearances and the illustrations are evocative and fun. I had to finish this one myself as the Underworld setting and darker art made it too intense for my kids—so be warned if your kids are on the younger side.
February 5, 2023
I’m hooked on this illustrated chapter book series and its beast keeper Pandemonius! 😁
Each book presents us with fun-action-packed adventures where he needs to deal with the glamour and flaws of the Greek Gods, Goddesses and Mythical Creatures.
In this second book of Beasts of Olympus series, Pandemonius goes to the Underworld to save the life of Cerberus - the three-headed dog of Hades. He meets up with Hades, Persephone, Charon, Arachne, Orpheus and scary things walking the dark and smelly Underworld.
Please, be aware of some hostility (and several scars!!!) that impatient Gods and needy Mythical Creatures leaves on our beloved beast keeper of Olympus. Cool, eh! 😆😝
Each book presents us with fun-action-packed adventures where he needs to deal with the glamour and flaws of the Greek Gods, Goddesses and Mythical Creatures.
In this second book of Beasts of Olympus series, Pandemonius goes to the Underworld to save the life of Cerberus - the three-headed dog of Hades. He meets up with Hades, Persephone, Charon, Arachne, Orpheus and scary things walking the dark and smelly Underworld.
Please, be aware of some hostility (and several scars!!!) that impatient Gods and needy Mythical Creatures leaves on our beloved beast keeper of Olympus. Cool, eh! 😆😝
October 31, 2016
«Demo figlio di pan non che nuovo guardiano ufficiale dei mostri degli dei aveva mal di pancia»
E cosi che ha inizio il secondo volume della saga. Dopo essersi abbuffato al banchetto in suo onore organizzato dagli Dei la sera prima, si ritrova il mattino segue te con un mal di pancia assurdo, ma non tarderà a passare perché una nuova avventura lo attende, questa volta nell'impero di Ade gli inferi. Quella mattina Ade un po' adirato per la mancata presenza al banchetto della sera prima, fa visita a Zeus, ma prima, si trova a passare dalla stalla, dove da in custodia i suoi due draghetti a Demo cosi da accudirli in sua assenza. Al suo ritorno obbliga Demo a raggiungerlo negli inferi per prestare cura al suo cane da guardia Cerbero, un grande e possente cagnone a tre teste affetto da allergia ai raggi solari, dovuta all'esposizione avuta sulla terre quando venne rapito e portato in superficie da Eracle. Il nostro Demo avrà a disposizione un giorno per rimetterlo in sesto cosi da ripristinare l'ordine negli inferi;
« Quell'idiota di Eracle ha lasciato aperto il cancello del piano di sssopra, il mio ingresso pressssonale e privato che consssente di evitare Caronte e lo Sssstige. E ora abbiamo qui dei mortali. VIVI! -. La voce del dio si alzo fino a diventare un ruggito che fece tremare il terreno. - C'è un uomo di nome Georgiosssss che organizza GITE TURISSSTICHE! Sssulla terra le vende a pacchetto all-inclusssive : «venite a conossscere il vossstro eroe preferito». E il vecchio Zeusss mi ha proibito di intervenire finché tu avrai guarito Cerbero!»
Questa volta ad aiutarlo non sarà Efesto ma bensì, lo spirito di Orfeo ed Euridice, e la scatola magica che si è portato con se dal padiglione-ospedale. Insieme, andranno alla ricerca dei 7 ingredienti che serviranno per realizzare la pozione che curerà Cerbero. Riuscirà Demo a portare a termine la missione, cosi da tornare sano e salvo dai suoi amici animali sull'Olimpo? Be questo spetta a voi scoprirlo.
recensione completa:http://themydiarysecret.blogspot.it/2...
E cosi che ha inizio il secondo volume della saga. Dopo essersi abbuffato al banchetto in suo onore organizzato dagli Dei la sera prima, si ritrova il mattino segue te con un mal di pancia assurdo, ma non tarderà a passare perché una nuova avventura lo attende, questa volta nell'impero di Ade gli inferi. Quella mattina Ade un po' adirato per la mancata presenza al banchetto della sera prima, fa visita a Zeus, ma prima, si trova a passare dalla stalla, dove da in custodia i suoi due draghetti a Demo cosi da accudirli in sua assenza. Al suo ritorno obbliga Demo a raggiungerlo negli inferi per prestare cura al suo cane da guardia Cerbero, un grande e possente cagnone a tre teste affetto da allergia ai raggi solari, dovuta all'esposizione avuta sulla terre quando venne rapito e portato in superficie da Eracle. Il nostro Demo avrà a disposizione un giorno per rimetterlo in sesto cosi da ripristinare l'ordine negli inferi;
« Quell'idiota di Eracle ha lasciato aperto il cancello del piano di sssopra, il mio ingresso pressssonale e privato che consssente di evitare Caronte e lo Sssstige. E ora abbiamo qui dei mortali. VIVI! -. La voce del dio si alzo fino a diventare un ruggito che fece tremare il terreno. - C'è un uomo di nome Georgiosssss che organizza GITE TURISSSTICHE! Sssulla terra le vende a pacchetto all-inclusssive : «venite a conossscere il vossstro eroe preferito». E il vecchio Zeusss mi ha proibito di intervenire finché tu avrai guarito Cerbero!»
Questa volta ad aiutarlo non sarà Efesto ma bensì, lo spirito di Orfeo ed Euridice, e la scatola magica che si è portato con se dal padiglione-ospedale. Insieme, andranno alla ricerca dei 7 ingredienti che serviranno per realizzare la pozione che curerà Cerbero. Riuscirà Demo a portare a termine la missione, cosi da tornare sano e salvo dai suoi amici animali sull'Olimpo? Be questo spetta a voi scoprirlo.
recensione completa:http://themydiarysecret.blogspot.it/2...
April 26, 2016
Synopsis: "An exciting new illustrated chapter book series set in a magical ancient Greece filled with heroic adventures, gods and goddesses, mythical beasts, and plenty of humor.
Pandemonious is summoned by the great god Hades to the Underworld. His most-hated hero, Heracles, has just returned Cerberus the three-headed dog Guardian of the Underworld to his god master—but something is wrong with the beast and only Pandemonious can help."
My Review: This series continues with an new problem to solve, this time in the Underworld. There is plenty of excitement and adventure in this book to keep those young readers involved and coming back for more. We meet more of the gods and mythical creatures in this book keeping things interesting, some of the regulars in the stables are also gaining more personality and becoming full characters in the book.
Pandemonious is summoned by the great god Hades to the Underworld. His most-hated hero, Heracles, has just returned Cerberus the three-headed dog Guardian of the Underworld to his god master—but something is wrong with the beast and only Pandemonious can help."
My Review: This series continues with an new problem to solve, this time in the Underworld. There is plenty of excitement and adventure in this book to keep those young readers involved and coming back for more. We meet more of the gods and mythical creatures in this book keeping things interesting, some of the regulars in the stables are also gaining more personality and becoming full characters in the book.
April 28, 2015
Demon is once again a little over his head. Thank goodness not all of the Olympic gods are terrifying, and some are even rather helpful. This latest is adventure is sure to keep Demon on his toes as he navigates through the Underworld.
April 15, 2015
My 7-year old read this aloud to me. He really enjoys this new series. We're waiting for book #3 to release May 2015.
June 3, 2015
Cute series about a boy who is called to be a Beast Keeper for Olympus.
October 5, 2015
A young boy, who works for the Gods, has to overcome a number of challenges when looking after his charges.
I couldn't really get into this story.
Real rating 2.5
I couldn't really get into this story.
Real rating 2.5
October 27, 2021
Unfortunately not good but ok
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