Olympians: Aphrodite: Goddess of Love

By George O'Connor

Book Overview

"The generation weaned on the Marvel Universe will find much to love in O'Connor's 12-book series." --New York Times

George O'Connor's vibrant, kinetic art brings ancient tales to life in the New York Times Bestselling series Olympians. This fusion of super-hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson

Behold the wondrous beauty of Aphrodite, goddess of love and embodiment of the intangible Eros. A creature born of pure force and destined for power and fame, so lovely that the Earth and all its inhabitants bend to please her.

Pitted against Athena, warrior goddess, and Hera, goddess of the heavens, the lovely, cunning Aphrodite must find a way to outwit her opponents in a high-stakes beauty contest, the outcome of which will affect the destiny of mortals and gods alike, Will she do what she must to succeed? After all, all's fair in love, war, and vanity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596437391
• ISBN13: 9781596437395
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: First Second
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7