Olympians: Ares: Bringer of War

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 and kinetic art brings ancient tales to life in the bestselling Olympians series. 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 smash-hit: Olympians is a New York Times bestselling series with over a million copies sold

- The original superheroes: George O'Connor evokes the superhero tradition in these action-packed retellings. Discover the stories behind the gods, heroes, and monsters that inspire books, movies, and popular culture

- Perfect for mythology fans: An excellent next read for fans of Percy Jackson, epic fantasy, folklore, and graphic novels

- Great for classrooms and libraries: An engaging resource for mythology, ancient history, literature, and independent reading

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1626720134
• ISBN13: 9781626720138
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: First Second
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.4" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9