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Olympians: Ares : Bringer of War by George O'Connor (2015, Trade Paperback)
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Olympians 7 : Ares Bringer of War, Paperback by O'Connor, George, ISBN 1626720134, ISBN-13 9781626720138, Brand New, Free shipping in the US A latest installment in the best-selling series occurs in the 10th year of the fabled Trojan War and reimagines the battle between infamous gods Ares, the god of war, and the clever and powerful Athena, whose power struggles exact a high human toll. Simultaneous.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRoaring Brook Press
ISBN-101626720134
ISBN-139781626720138
eBay Product ID (ePID)201678267
Product Key Features
Book TitleOlympians: Ares : Bringer of War
Number of Pages80 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicLegends, 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 Year2015
IllustratorYes, O'connor, George
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorGeorge O'connor
Book SeriesOlympians Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight8.5 Oz
Item Length10.1 in
Item Width7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2014-041225
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 Edition23
Grade FromFourth Grade
Series Volume Number7
Grade ToNinth Grade
Dewey Decimal741.5
SynopsisGeorge 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 NumberBL820.M2O26 2014
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- Oct 16, 2017
Good story about the Gods involvement in the Trojan War.
I got this for my eldest grandson and including this one he now has the first 8 books in this series. They remind me of a DC or Marvel graphic novel with a smaller price tag. I've read this one and I thought it was a good in site into the Trojan War and how the Greek Gods interfered on both sides and how they fought over it. I would recommend this book and the entire series to a preteen to enjoy. It gives them an easy read inside to Greek Mythology which might get them more interested in it. Also the family tree inside the front cover expands with every new edition. My daughter is into our family ancestry and is amazed at how integrated the Greek Gods family trees all are.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
