Olympians: Poseidon: Earth Shaker

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

Poseidon, the god of the ocean, is wrathful as a tidal wave and sullen as the ocean's stormy depths. But he cares tenderly for his children, monstrous though they are. The winged horse Pegasus, the merman Triton, the one-eyed giant Polyphemus, and perhaps the worst of them all, the hero Theseus...Mighty Poseidon loves his sons and woe betide those who cross the children of the ocean god.

- 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: 1596437383
• ISBN13: 9781596437388
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: First Second
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.4" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

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