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Hades
Lord of the Dead
By O'CONNOR, George
- ISBN
- 978-1-59643-434-9 978-1-59643-761-6
- Publisher
- First Second A Neal Porter Bk.
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School Library Journal
Starred Review on March 1, 2012 | Graphic Novels
Gr 6 Up—O'Connor explores the story of overprotective Demeter; her spirited daughter, Kore (aka Persephone); and Hades, Lord of the Dead. This retelling will encourage readers to think about these characters' motivations, see how and why each of them was conflicted, and empathize with their struggles. This book is atmospheric, with descriptions and...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2012
The fourth book in this series relates the major myth about the Greek god of the Underworld, in which Hades kidnaps and marrie...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on March 1, 2012
In his latest Greek myth retelling, George O’Connor presents a creative and novel version of the story of Hades and Persephone. Persephone is the focus and rather than simply being a vic...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
