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Zeus
King of the Gods (Olympians)
By O'Connor, George A.
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-1-59643-431-8
- Publisher
- First Second
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2010
Gr 4-Up This 12-volume series debuts with the origins of Zeus. O'Connor begins his retelling by starting from literally nothing. Then a simple brown circle introduces readers to Gaea, or Mother Earth. The creation of Olympians unfolds slowly with simple straightforward lines and silhouettes. Dark browns and blacks echo the early development of the Titans. The first fully rendered face is that of the infant Zeus, with his birth symbolized in a pastel palette. This new race of Gods is visually and strikingly different. Zeus's virility and...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
After opening with the history of Zeus's ancestors, the tale progresses to the birth of the "king of the go...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
