"Sharp and funny . . . this essential purchase will spark interest in classical mythology and encourage readers to reach out to others in times of stress." — School Library Journal (starred review)
"Schmidt employs his signature narrative style, balancing scenes of humor and affecting gravity through Hercules’s droll narration. A moving hero’s journey." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"This memorable novel offers emotional honesty, wit, and a hard-won, heartening perspective." — Booklist (starred review)
“In his wry and sometimes gripping story of working through grief, Schmidt gives us glorious sunrises seen from the dunes — where Hercules greets each day with a hello to his parents — and a year in the life of a nursery.” — New York Times Book Review
"At once an epic journey toward self-discovery and a wonderfully entertaining yarn." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Schmidt’s narrative keeps readers engaged with action [and] humor." — Horn Book Magazine