Olympians: Zeus: King of the Gods

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Author: George O'Connor
Illustrator: George O'Connor
Publisher: First Second
Publish Date: January 2010
Series: Olympians
Language: English
Reading Level: 3.5
EAN: 9781596434318

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Overview

George O’Connor is a Greek mythology buff and a classic superhero comics fan, and he’s out to remind us how much our pantheon of superheroes (Superman, Batman, the X-Men, etc) owes to mankind’s ORIGINAL superheroes: the Greek pantheon. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson!

In OLYMPIANS, O’Connor draws from primary documents to reconstruct and retell classic Greek myths. But these stories aren’t sedate, scholarly works. They’re action-packed, fast-paced, high-drama adventures, with monsters, romance, and not a few huge explosions. O’Connor’s vibrant, kinetic art brings ancient tales to undeniable life, in a perfect fusion of super-hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology.

Volume 1 of OLYMPIANS, ZEUS: King OF THE GODS, introduces readers to the ruler of the Olympian Pantheon, telling his story from his boyhood to his ascendance to supreme power. This title has Common Core connections.

Details

Pages: 80
Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.3 x 0.4 in
Lexile Score: 640
Interest Level: Middle Grade (MG)
Point Value: 0.5
ISBN: 1596434317