"The generation weaned on the Marvel Universe will find much to love in O'Connor's 12-book series.
80 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels
Series Name: Olympians
Description
About the Book
A latest entry in the best-selling series focuses on the goddess of love and combines accessible graphic illustrations with thoroughly researched storytelling to recount her dramatic birth from the sea foam, her role in the Trojan War and more.
Book Synopsis
"The generation weaned on the Marvel Universe will find much to love in O'Connor's 12-book series." --New York Times
George O'Connor's vibrant, kinetic art brings ancient tales to life in the New York Times Bestselling series Olympians. This fusion of super-hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson! Behold the wondrous beauty of Aphrodite, goddess of love and embodiment of the intangible Eros. A creature born of pure force and destined for power and fame, so lovely that the Earth and all its inhabitants bend to please her. Pitted against Athena, warrior goddess, and Hera, goddess of the heavens, the lovely, cunning Aphrodite must find a way to outwit her opponents in a high-stakes beauty contest, the outcome of which will affect the destiny of mortals and gods alike, Will she do what she must to succeed? After all, all's fair in love, war, and vanity.
Review Quotes
"This neatly nuanced take on Aphrodite shows respect for the ultrafeminine heroine." --Kirkus
"The sixth book in the series turns its attention to the goddess of love and beauty . . . The illustrations perfectly match the text; each character gets a sleek, modern makeover while still remaining true to the clothing of the time period, and the use of soft, pastel colors set a lighthearted tone." --School Library Journal "Definitely worth a visit for any young demigod." --Rick Riordan on The Olympians Series "Readers . . . will be delighted with this debut title in the Olympians series of graphic novels." --BCCB, starred review on The Olympians Series
About the Author
George O'Connor is the New York Times-bestselling author of Olympians, the series of graphic novels featuring the tragic, dramatic, and epic lives of the Greek Pantheon and its counterpart featuring the Norse Gods, the series Asgardians. His first graphic novel, Journey into Mohawk Country, pushed the boundaries of the genre, using as its sole text the actual historical journal of the seventeenth-century Dutch trader Harmen Meyndertsz van den Bogaert. He also illustrated acclaimed playwright Adam Rapp's Ball Peen Hammer. He teamed up with writer Daniel G. Newman on Unrig: How to Fix Our Broken Democracy, the first volume in the World Citizen Comics series. George is also the creator of popular picture books such as the New York Times-bestselling Kapow! and If I Had a Triceratops. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Dimensions (Overall): 10.14 Inches (H) x 7.69 Inches (W) x .42 Inches (D)
Weight: .94 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10-14 Years
Number of Pages: 80
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Series Title: Olympians
Publisher: First Second
Theme: Fairy Tales, Folklore, Legends & Mythology
Format: Hardcover
Author: George O'Connor
Language: English
Street Date: December 31, 2013
TCIN: 1005680477
UPC: 9781596439474
Item Number (DPCI): 247-24-4814
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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