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One boy's journey through Hercules's feats of strength changes everything. It's 1966, and sixth grade offers nothing but challenges for Alan Cower. Since his father's death, Alan feels unmoored, with only his favorite Greek myth-the labors of the legendary Hercules-to keep him company. That is, until Cyril, his kindhearted bus driver, takes Alan under his wing. While Alan struggles with a budding crush on his classmate Julie and bullies who seem determined to make his life miserable, Cyril guides him through life lessons using myths-a topic they both love. The more Alan discovers from the stories, the more confidence he gains. With each bus route traveled and page turned, Alan has a chance to embrace his own courage. Will he take it?

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Christopher J. Hamsher was a beloved eighth-grade English teacher and coach in the Abington School District for twenty-three years. Christopher spent many summers working on this novel, hoping to share it with a wide audience. He combined his love of mythology, history, and teaching with his passion for words and storytelling to create Alan's First Labor.

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