Author Profile
Suzanne Williams
7 Books
Suzanne Williams is a children's author and former elementary school librarian who writes chapter books and middle-grade fiction full of humor, magic, and adventure. She is best known for co-authoring with Joan Holub the Goddess Girls, Heroes in Training, Grimmtastic Girls, Little Goddess Girls, Thunder Girls, and School for Magical Monsters series. Her books often reimagine mythology and fairy-tale characters for young readers in accessible, modern settings.
Ares is ready for a quest with his name on it. After Zeus and the other young Olympians reach Delphi, a giant python and a mysterious warning from Pythia send them toward a new mission: finding the Spear of Fear. The weapon belongs to Ares, but it is being held by the Amazonians, and getting it back will not be simple.
At first, Ares is thrilled. A powerful spear, a dangerous journey, and a chance to prove himself sound exactly like the kind of adventure he wants. But the closer the Olympians get to the weapon, the more Ares discovers that bravery and battle are not the same thing.
This lively mythological chapter book mixes action, humor, and Greek mythology in a kid-friendly quest about courage, power, and learning before you charge ahead.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
112 Pages
A terrible drought has left the land desperate for help, and Zeus and the young Olympians are determined to do something about it. Their mission points them toward a powerful shield called an aegis, but finding it means passing through a forest full of danger and surprises.
Just when the Olympians seem to be getting closer to what they need, a terrifying flock of birds attacks. Thousands of angry, dangerous birds turn the quest into chaos. Then a mysterious boy appears, and no one is sure whether he has come to help or to make things worse.
Packed with mythological adventure, magical danger, and quick-moving action, this Heroes in Training story is a strong choice for readers who enjoy Greek gods reimagined as young heroes still learning how to work together.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
128 Pages
Zeus and the young Olympians have already faced fireball-throwing Titans, but their next challenge brings twice the pressure. They must continue searching for the Olympians swallowed by Cronus while also finding magic seeds that can help the dried-out earth recover after Hyperion’s terrible drought.
Their mission would be hard enough without Typhon. The fierce giant can hurl destructive winds, turning the journey into a stormy battle for survival. As the Heroes in Training push forward, they must rely on teamwork, quick thinking, and courage to keep their quest from being blown completely off course.
Full of mythological action and kid-friendly humor, this adventure brings Greek gods, monsters, magic, and high-stakes quests to life for readers who like fast-paced chapter books.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
112 Pages
Hades may love darkness, sulfur, and the gloomy Underworld, but there is one thing he cannot stand: dogs. That becomes a serious problem when Zeus and the other young Olympians must enter the Underworld and face Cerberus, the snarling three-headed hound guarding the way.
The quest is already dangerous. The heroes need to return the Titan Oceanus to the Underworld, but magical forgetfulness, burning lava, and more Titan trouble stand between them and success. If Hades wants to help his friends move forward, he will have to face the fear he would rather avoid.
This Heroes in Training adventure turns Greek mythology into a fast, funny chapter book filled with monsters, action, friendship, and a young god learning that bravery can begin with admitting what scares you.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
127 Pages
Poseidon is headed out to sea, which would be exciting if he were not afraid of water. Zeus, Hera, and Poseidon must cross a dangerous boiling sea to save another Olympian, all while Cronus and the Titans are chasing them. They have a boat, but Poseidon’s fear of swimming and sea creatures makes every wave feel like a threat.
The journey quickly grows more dangerous. Sirens sing, monsters attack, and the Titan Oceanus waits in the water with plenty of trouble of his own. Poseidon will need more than a famous name to help his friends survive the voyage.
This action-filled Heroes in Training adventure gives Greek mythology a funny, approachable twist, with sea monsters, teamwork, and a young hero learning how to face the thing that frightens him most.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
127 Pages
The sun is blazing too fiercely over northern Greece, and the heat is becoming dangerous. Villagers are suffering, the land is scorched, and Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades need to uncover why the Titan Hyperion is making the world burn hotter than ever.
Their search for answers is part of a larger mission. The young Olympians are still trying to rescue Hera and stay ahead of Cronus’s minions, so every clue matters. With heat, danger, and Titan trouble pressing in, the heroes must keep moving even when the world around them feels ready to burst into flames.
This Heroes in Training adventure brings Greek mythology to younger readers with fast pacing, humor, magical danger, and a quest that turns ancient gods and Titans into lively chapter-book characters.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
144 Pages
A giant spiderweb appears in the sky with a chilling message: Surrender, Olympians. Zeus and his friends know it can only mean another battle is coming. Soon they are dodging sticky, dangerous webs and trying not to be separated as monstrous spiders close in around them.
The webbed trap is frightening, but it may also hide something important. Somewhere inside the danger is a gem connected to Athena’s magical object, and the Olympians need it for their quest. To get through the Threads of Dread, they must figure out whether the web is only a threat or also a clue.
This Heroes in Training adventure offers quick-paced action, Greek mythology, monsters, and teamwork for readers who enjoy chapter books with danger, humor, and mythological twists.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
128 Pages
