Books in Heroes series

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior is the boy with the big smile who carries the hopes of Brazil on his shoulders. Neymar now stands alongside Pelé and Ronaldinho as a Brazilian sports hero. Bidding a fond farewell to his home in São Paolo, Neymar’s dreams finally came true when he joined Barcelona. Now, alongside Messi and Suarez, he is part of the most feared attacking trident in the game.

This adventurous, dramatic, and at times funny retelling of the Perseus myth retains the spirit and structure of the original while offering a coming-of-age story sure to appeal to modern readers.Readers will follow Perseus on his quest to kill the hideous, snake-haired Medusa in an effort to save his mother from marriage to a less than noble king. A power struggle among the gods both hinders and helps him along the way, and Perseus even manages to find true love when he rescues the breathtakingly beautiful Princess Andromeda from the horrors of a bloodthirsty sea monster.PERSEUS is the second of the four books in the HEROES series, which debuted in the Fall of 2004 with the release of ODYSSEUS.

Humble country boy Theseus sets off to meet his father, the king of Athens, and claim his right as heir to the throne in this classic story. Along the way, his intelligence and strength help him surpass all obstacles, including battles with giants, trolls, and the vicious Crommyonian Boar. With each triumph, his pride grows, as does a dangerous sense of immortality. When he makes the mistake of killing the giant bull that was a favorite of the sea god Poseidon, he brings a plague to Athens. In order to appease the gods, Athens is forced to provide a gruesome meal for the Minotaur, the son of Poseidon’s bull and a mortal woman. Will Theseus be able to defeat the Minotaur and bring peace back to Athens?In this action-packed retelling, Theseus struggles to understand the timeless concepts of trust and true love, making this tale strikingly relevant for young people.

The Arthurian legend springs to life in another powerhouse graphic novel from the creators of OUTLAW: THE LEGEND OF ROBIN HOOD.Arthur Pendragon was raised in obscurity, but fate will not leave him to the shadows. In a moment of desperate need, he draws a legendary sword from its stonebed and commences the life he was born to lead. A series of adventures sparked by the elusive wizard Merlin launches Arthur through love and betrayal, domination and defeat, and toward the prophesied end awaiting him. Merging a faithful retelling with dynamic illustrations, EXCALIBUR invites long-time fans to relive the legend and those new to the story to experience it up close in a vivid graphic adventure.

After making his debut in the Argentine First Division at the age of 15, Aguero’s sharp, intelligent play at Independiente and Atlético Madrid made it clear that he was a world-class player in the making. Since arriving at Manchester City in 2011, he has scored over 100 goals for the club and become a firm favorite at the Etihad Stadium and beyond. His last-gasp goal against QPR to win the League for City in 2012 was voted as one of the Premier League’s greatest ever moments in a 2015 Sky Sports poll. The shirt he wears bearing his nickname ‘Kun’ is in the top 10 best-selling Premiership player kits, and the global popularity of Manchester City has made him one of the game’s best-known players worldwide.

Ibrahimovic’s incredible career has taken him through the doors of the world’s most famous clubs, including Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. His extraordinary talent and eye for the goal have created classic moments at all, and cemented his status as a modern soccer legend. Known for his eccentric personality, he is not only one of the greatest strikers of his generation, but equally one of soccer’s most entertaining and popular characters. His story, beginning with his humble childhood in an industrial Swedish town, is a fascinating one.

The fourth of Geraldine McCaughrean's great quartet of novels based on the hero stories of ancient Greece chronicles the adventures of the young man who must face the gorgon, Medusa.With the renewed interest in Greek mythology, this is a must-have recording for schools, libraries, and anyone who wants to know the full story of one of the greatest heroes of the era.

Steven Gerrard spent 17 seasons, and half of his life, at Liverpool FC, the club he had always loved. In return, he has become arguably the fans’ most adored player. Regarded by many as the greatest midfielder of his generation, his story is a lesson in dedication, loyalty and hard work as well as immense talent. This book tells Gerrard’s story up to the 2005 Champions League Final in Istanbul, when he scored one of the winning goals. Gerrard’s remains a hugely popular player and he has endorsement deals with brands including Adidas, Jaguar and Lucozade. The global fanbase of Liverpool FC, and LA Galaxy’s high profile in the MLS, equally ensures his continued popularity across generations.

Although he was small, Iniesta always dreamed big. From a young age he excelled on the pitch, making his debut on the Barcelona first team aged only 18. From there his career grew exponentially. He was part of the Barcelona team that won a historic six trophies in 2009 and was named UEFA’s best player in Europe in 2012. Iniesta is the captain for Barcelona FC and has an astonishing 32 trophies to his name, making him the most decorated Spanish soccer player ever.

Pogba’s amazing relationship with soccer began at the age of six. He possessed an inspiring natural talent, and dreamed of playing for Manchester United. In 2011 his dream came true, and he was transferred into Manchester United’s official team aged just 17. His talent was obvious, as clubs from around the world competed to have him on their team. After four years at Juventus, Pogba made history after he transferred back to Manchester United for a world record breaking fee. Playing for such an established and coveted team, as well as possessing such remarkable talent, has guaranteed that Pogba is one to watch in the years to come.