Young Hercules is challenged by the King to carry out seven labours -- no problem, although the King is less impressed when he brings back the evidence and stinks out the palace. / Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. / Text type - A playscript of a traditional tale. / Pages 30 and 31 feature a 'wanted poster' for a your man answering to Hercules description, providing a great starting point for lots of speaking, listening and writing activities. / Curriculum links - Citizenship: Taking part, Living in a diverse world, Animals and us.