The Quest for the Golden Fleas, Crispin Boyer
The Quest for the Golden Fleas, Crispin Boyer
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The Quest for the Golden Fleas

Author: Crispin Boyer

Narrator: Ramón de Ocampo

Unabridged: 3 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 10/22/2019

Synopsis

Greek mythology meets The Secret Life of Pets in this first adventure in a hilarious new middle grade fiction series, starring Zeus the mighty ... king of the gods ... ruler of minions ... HAMSTER, and the crazy crew of critters of the Mount Olympus Pet Rescue Center. Welcome to the Mount Olympus Pet Center, which sits high on a hill in Athens, ... Georgia. The owner, Artie, has a soft spot for animals that need a forever home, and she has rescued a menagerie of creatures, each named after a powerful god or goddess. But these animals aren't just pets with cool names ... Meet Zeus, a tiny hamster with a mighty appetite for power. His cage sits atop a high shelf so he can watch the other pets from above. But being king of the gods is a tough job: You've got to issue orders and decrees, make sure to stay in tip-top shape by running on your exercise wheel, and most importantly, lead your minions on epic journeys. And Zeus the Mighty has one giant task in front of him: Find the "golden fleas" and solidify his position before the other gods rebel. Get ready to laugh, cheer, and learn with this adorable and quirky cast of characters in their unforgettable first adventure -- a reimagining of the tale of the golden fleece.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Anthonia on December 21, 2019

I just love how they put Greek mythology into animated characters. Great story, plot, and story line. Loved the index on Greek mythology. Gave this wonderful gem to my niece for Christmas. A must read for book lovers everywhere.......more

Goodreads review by Kailey (Luminous Libro) on December 31, 2019

Zeus is a hamster who rules the kingdom of the pet store along with the other Olympian gods, Athena the cat, Demeter the cricket, Ares the dog, and Poseidon the puffer fish. These animals have mystic powers and find artifacts that help them in their adventures. When Poseidon questions Zeus' ability......more

Goodreads review by K on November 17, 2019

Zeus the Mighty and the Quest for the Golden Fleas National Geo Publisher The Truth Behind the Fiction: Background knowledge about Greek Gods in back of book is very useful. The reader can also can get an idea of their personalities and relationships based on the way the animals act and interact. Prem......more

Goodreads review by Katie on December 31, 2019

I like that some rather sophisticated concepts (Greek gods & myths, some animal facts) are packaged in a very young chapter book story line and simple writing style. The POV (via the pet store denizens only) puts readers right in middle of the action. Especially clever is hamster Zeus's & his minion......more

Goodreads review by Victoria on November 20, 2020

We’re currently studying Ancient Greece and came across this book after listening to the Greeking Out podcast (recommend... it’s very good!). We listened to the audiobook version (but it’s fairly likely we’ll end up buying the book too). My daughters were immediately interested in this; who wouldn’t......more

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