Copyright Date:
2015
Edition Date:
2015
Release Date:
01/01/15
Pages:
32 pages
ISBN:
1-491-42071-5
ISBN 13:
978-1-491-42071-3
Dewey:
398.2
LCCN:
2014019186
Dimensions:
24 cm.
Subject Heading:
Heracles. (Greek mythological character). Comic books, strips, etc. Juvenile literature.
Hercules. (Roman mythological character). Comic books, strips, etc. Juvenile literature.
Heracles. (Greek mythological character). Comic books, strips, etc.
Hercules. (Roman mythological character). Comic books, strips, etc.
Mythology, Classical. Comic books, strips, etc. Juvenile literature.
Mythology, Classical. Comic books, strips, etc.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2015)
HOENA, Blake retel . Weakland, Mark retel. The Adventures of Perseus: A Graphic Retelling . ISBN 9781491420737 . HOENA, Blake retel . Hoena, Blake retel . Jason and the Argonauts: A Graphic Retelling . ISBN 9781491420720 . HOENA, Blake retel . Hoena, Blake retel . Theseus and the Minotaur: A Graphic Retelling . ISBN 9781491420751 . HOENA, Blake retel . Chandler, Matt retel. The Trojan War: A Graphic Retelling . ISBN 9781491420744 . HOENA, Blake retel . Hoena, Blake retel . The Voyages of Odysseus: A Graphic Retelling . ISBN 9781491420768 . ea vol: illus. by Estudio Haus. 32p. (Ancient Myths). ebook available. further reading. glossary. index. websites. Capstone . 2015. lib. ed. $29.99. Gr 3-6 These comic booklike versions depict the old Greek tales of magical creatures and superhuman men interacting with the gods, briefly sketched in small narrative blocks and energetic, dark-toned graphic scenes. A small statement about "Origins of the Myth" appears below the table of contents, and occasional text boxes labeled "Ancient Fact" explain character relationships or the Roman names given to these Greek figures. Dialogue, presented through speech balloons, is often vapid but sometimes adds to the story. The quick-paced tales of retribution, marital infidelity, cursed voyages, and vigorous combat among humans and between men and monstrous animals are greatly abbreviated, with some of the brutality glossed over, yet complex in the number and variety of characters and events. Read as a whole, the books feel repetitive. The final blocks in Hercules' tale are in mistaken order, confusing the conclusion. VERDICT Competent additions.
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
To erase a sorrowful past, the half-man, half-god Hercules was tasked with completing 12 difficult labors. Hercules' exciting tale is told through action-packed illustrations in graphic novel format and crafty story-telling. Ancient Facts throughout the book provide more information about the characters, settings, and primary sources of the original stories.
Common Core
STEAM
High/Low
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Book
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Print
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