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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
ISBN-10
1626720134
ISBN-13
9781626720138
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201678267
Product Key Features
Book Title
Olympians: Ares : Bringer of War
Number of Pages
80 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Legends, Myths, Fables / Greek & Roman, Action & Adventure / General, History / Ancient, Comics & Graphic Novels / General, Comics & Graphic Novels / Fairy Tales, Folklore, Legends & Mythology, Social Science / Folklore & Mythology
Publication Year
2015
Illustrator
Yes, O'connor, George
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
Book Series
Olympians Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.2 in
Item Weight
8.5 Oz
Item Length
10.1 in
Item Width
7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2014-041225
Reviews
"O'Connor draws most of his material for his final volume of his popular series from The Iliad , an account of a long and bloody war perfect for showcasing Ares' anger." -- Booklist "In this nuanced, multilayered view of the usually vilified bringer of war, O'Connor continues his exceptional graphic novel series about the Greek gods. Less a biographical take on the subject and more of a character study, this entry is seen through the lens of the events that take place in Homer's iconic battle-driven epic poem The Iliad. Just like the original source material, the complex relationships among the deities and the tension and drama that arise when the glory and fate of their own demigod sons are at stake, take center stage. Ares is presented in many ways as his father's son, as evidenced by his affair with Aphrodite, but he also tries to rebel against Zeus's practice of using humans for sport. O'Connor highlights that of all the gods, Ares is the only one who grieves the death of his mortal son, shedding light on his own strained relationship with his father. Humor and zingers combine with the author's adept handling of Greek mythology, history, and popular culture. The variety of panels lends a dynamic feel to the battle scenes and confrontations between the dueling sides. The mostly scarlet-tinged color scheme is in perfect tune with the raging, bloodthirsty god of war's modus operandi. The author's extensive notes amusingly explain connections to The Odyssey, The Aeneid, and the series' previous works. VERDICT This expertly executed graphic novel will have fans anxiously awaiting even more adventures of mythological proportions." -- School Library Journal, O'Connor draws most of his material for his final volume of his popular series from The Iliad , an account of a long and bloody war perfect for showcasing Ares' anger., "O'Connor draws most of his material for his final volume of his popular series from The Iliad , an account of a long and bloody war perfect for showcasing Ares' anger." - Booklist, In this nuanced, multilayered view of the usually vilified bringer of war, O'Connor continues his exceptional graphic novel series about the Greek gods. Less a biographical take on the subject and more of a character study, this entry is seen through the lens of the events that take place in Homer's iconic battle-driven epic poem The Iliad. Just like the original source material, the complex relationships among the deities and the tension and drama that arise when the glory and fate of their own demigod sons are at stake, take center stage. Ares is presented in many ways as his father's son, as evidenced by his affair with Aphrodite, but he also tries to rebel against Zeus's practice of using humans for sport. O'Connor highlights that of all the gods, Ares is the only one who grieves the death of his mortal son, shedding light on his own strained relationship with his father. Humor and zingers combine with the author's adept handling of Greek mythology, history, and popular culture. The variety of panels lends a dynamic feel to the battle scenes and confrontations between the dueling sides. The mostly scarlet-tinged color scheme is in perfect tune with the raging, bloodthirsty god of war's modus operandi. The author's extensive notes amusingly explain connections to The Odyssey, The Aeneid, and the series' previous works. VERDICT This expertly executed graphic novel will have fans anxiously awaiting even more adventures of mythological proportions., Praise for Aphrodite: "Definitely worth a visit for any young demigod." -Rick Riordan "Readers . . . will be delighted with this debut title in the Olympians series of graphic novels." -BCCB, starred review Praise for Poseidon: *"This is a compelling page-turner for readers unfamiliar with the myths as well as for kids who love mythology but would like to see it brought to life in a new way." - School Library Journal, starred reviewPraise for Hades: "An outstanding addition to a first-rate series." - Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) "O'Connor's brand of classical mythology for modern sensibilities serves as a good introduction to the gods and settings of the Greek myths." - Publishers Weekly "The writing is well done, the story line is interesting and moves quickly, the characters are colorful, and this adventure is exciting." - Children's Literature "O'Connor's artwork remains as strong as ever, especially in the glorious illustrations of the underworld." - VOYA "Atmospheric, with descriptions and images of the Underworld that are so captivating that readers will pore over those pages again and again. O'Connor's illustrations, filled with lots of color and haunting illuminations, are well suited to this exciting story and will attract even the most reluctant readers." - School Library Journal
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Fourth Grade
Series Volume Number
7
Grade To
Ninth Grade
Dewey Decimal
741.5
Synopsis
George O'Connor's vibrant, kinetic art brings ancient tales to life in the New York Times Bestselling series The Olympians. This fusion of super-hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson! The myth continues in the tenth year of the fabled Trojan War where two infamous gods of war go to battle. The spotlight is thrown on Ares, god of war, and primarily focuses on his battle with the clever and powerful Athena. As the battle culminates and the gods try to one-up each other to win, the human death toll mounts. Who will win this epic clash of power? And how many will have to die first?, A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The myth continues in the tenth year of the fabled Trojan War where two infamous gods of war go to battle. The spotlight is thrown on Ares, god of war, and primarily focuses on his battle with the clever and powerful Athena. As the battle culminates and the gods try to one-up each other to win, the human death toll mounts. Who will win this epic clash of power? And how many will have to die first? This title has Common Core connections.
LC Classification Number
BL820.M2O26 2014
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Good story about the Gods involvement in the Trojan War.
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