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Graphic Myths and Legends
Atalanta: The Race Against Destiny
Atalanta is the best hunter, swiftest runner, and the all-around most eligible bachelorette in ancient Greece. She’s also a woman with a a fortune-teller has given her a stern warning to never marry. When her father―a powerful king―insists that she choose a husband, she hatches a clever plan to hold onto her freedom. Will Atalanta be able to outrun her father’s demands? Will the gods intervene in her story? And will fate catch up with her in the end?
48 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2006
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About the author
Justine Korman Fontes
439 books62 followersJustine Korman is the author of over 600 children's books, including mega-selling adaptations of Disney hits like THE LION KING, plus her original popular GRUMPY BUNNY series for Scholastic.
Justine has been writing all her life. She worked part-time in publishing while earning her B.A. in English Literature, Phi Beta Kappa from New York University. While an editorial assistant at Golden Books, she met her future husband and partner, Ron Fontes, an artist in the Whitman Comics department, who moved on to mighty Marvel Comics.
When Justine started getting freelance writing assignments, Ron pitched in and a children's book writing team was born! Ron brought visual storytelling, theatre, and history; Justine enthusiasm, humor, and a straight-A attitude.
In 1988, the couple moved to Maine, where they have written everything from beginning readers and novelty books to historical fiction and graphic novels.
Justine's hobbies include fitness, juggling, gardening, cooking, and playing the ukulele. She also enjoys making movies with Ron.
The prolific couple's goal is to write 1001 children's books.
Justine has been writing all her life. She worked part-time in publishing while earning her B.A. in English Literature, Phi Beta Kappa from New York University. While an editorial assistant at Golden Books, she met her future husband and partner, Ron Fontes, an artist in the Whitman Comics department, who moved on to mighty Marvel Comics.
When Justine started getting freelance writing assignments, Ron pitched in and a children's book writing team was born! Ron brought visual storytelling, theatre, and history; Justine enthusiasm, humor, and a straight-A attitude.
In 1988, the couple moved to Maine, where they have written everything from beginning readers and novelty books to historical fiction and graphic novels.
Justine's hobbies include fitness, juggling, gardening, cooking, and playing the ukulele. She also enjoys making movies with Ron.
The prolific couple's goal is to write 1001 children's books.
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June 4, 2018
“Atlanta: The Race Against Destiny”
“Remember: No matter how fast you RUN, you can't beat LOVE.”
Very good series giving a generalised overview of the predominant myths and legends that have shaped our worldviews.
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“Remember: No matter how fast you RUN, you can't beat LOVE.”
Very good series giving a generalised overview of the predominant myths and legends that have shaped our worldviews.
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September 7, 2018
Straightforward storytelling. Artwork isn't my preferred style, but it was effective for the nature of the story. A nice quick read.
November 30, 2023
4.25 stars comes in third place in the 22 I've read so far in this series of 27!
Since I can't choose between the two:
Thomas Yeates the best male (and the most prolific) and Anne Timmons is the best female artist
Since I can't choose between the two:
Thomas Yeates the best male (and the most prolific) and Anne Timmons is the best female artist
April 30, 2012
I thought it was cool to read
March 11, 2016
Great way to understand the greek myth. Artwork is very well done.
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