Olympians: Hera: The Goddess and Her Glory

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

There is only one thing Zeus, King of the Gods, truly fears.

Not the many-headed Hydra. Not the towering Gigantes. Not even his powerful brother Poseidon, god of the sea. Monsters, Titans, and rival gods alike have all fallen before him.

But Zeus does fear one force in all of Olympus: his wife, Hera.

Hera, Goddess of the air, the sky, and the heavens, is as powerful as she is relentless. Patron of the cunning Jason and relentless adversary of the mighty Heracles, she stands as Zeus's equal--and in matters of wrath, perhaps his superior.

Where Zeus rules through thunder and authority, Hera rules through intelligence, vengeance, and unwavering will. In a world of gods and monsters, even the King of Olympus must tread carefully around the Queen.

- 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: 1596434333
• ISBN13: 9781596434332
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: First Second
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.3" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9