Zeus the Mighty: The Quest for the Golden Fleas, Hardcover

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 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.

CRISPIN BOYER has written more than 15 books for National Geographic Kids, covering topics that young readers find fascinating, from bugs to boogers, ninjas to knights, sharks to cyborgs. Zeus the Mighty is his debut fiction novel and combines Crispin's ability to entertain with lively characters and educate with historical facts.

ANDY ELKERTON began his lifelong dream of becoming an illustrator after spending 15 years working as a graphic designer for video games. Since then he has created art for magazines, television shows, toy design, advertising, and several children's books including a New York Times and a Barnes and Noble bestseller. He's even been an answer for a question on Jeopardy! He currently lives in a small village on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands, with his wife, three children, two cats, and a dog.