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Athena: Goddess of Wisdom and War
A spunky, feminist take on the myth of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and courage
From the moment she sprung from Zeus’s head, Athena was extraordinary. Even though some doubted her as a young goddess, Athena never backed down from a fight. Poseidon wants to be the patron god of a nearby city? Well, so does Athena! And she’s going to outwit him and found Athens. Perseus doesn’t know how to defeat Medusa? No problem! Athena can give him the knowledge (and shield) he needs to take off her head. Odysseus is lost at sea, seemingly doomed? Not anymore! Athena can get him home. Follow the goddess of wisdom through her adventures with gods and mortals, discover the perils of crossing her, and see how she eventually learned to better understand and aid the human race.
From the moment she sprung from Zeus’s head, Athena was extraordinary. Even though some doubted her as a young goddess, Athena never backed down from a fight. Poseidon wants to be the patron god of a nearby city? Well, so does Athena! And she’s going to outwit him and found Athens. Perseus doesn’t know how to defeat Medusa? No problem! Athena can give him the knowledge (and shield) he needs to take off her head. Odysseus is lost at sea, seemingly doomed? Not anymore! Athena can get him home. Follow the goddess of wisdom through her adventures with gods and mortals, discover the perils of crossing her, and see how she eventually learned to better understand and aid the human race.
96 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2018
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June 7, 2022
Fantastic introduction to this important goddess! The art is also fantastic! This is type of book that I really think is a great read for both kids and adults. I truly believe that if you understand mythology you gain insight into the 'soul' of a culture - in a way that history, alone, can't provide.
June 14, 2021
Athena: Goddess of Wisdom and War is a lovely introduced for readers wanting to learn more about mythology. There's also some great girl power in this book as well! I do like the introduction to the Greek Gods in this book - the images that go along with them match wonderfully with how I image the Gods.
I will say, about a third of the book is being introduced to the Gods, and then you get 2/3rds of content for the actual story.
This book is a must read for fans of mythology or want to see more women leading our books! Athena is a powerful warrior, and is a perfect addition to your shelf.
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, ABRAMS Kids and Amulet Books for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
I will say, about a third of the book is being introduced to the Gods, and then you get 2/3rds of content for the actual story.
This book is a must read for fans of mythology or want to see more women leading our books! Athena is a powerful warrior, and is a perfect addition to your shelf.
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, ABRAMS Kids and Amulet Books for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
August 8, 2021
I have always loved mythology and I would have loved this graphic version as a kid. The images were good and fit with my own mental images. I thought it was a pretty decent introduction to the mythology around Athena, but I did think too much of the book was taken up by introducing the other gods and characters. I did like that a variety of Athena’s exploits were covered even if none of the stories were completely fleshed out it was an excellent beginning. I am excited to see more of these with more goddess adventures.
September 9, 2018
A collaboration between the Greenberg sisters, with Imogen providing the words and Isabel, the images, Athena's story is presented in a rich yet simple prose and adorned with wonderful, engaging pictures which are blessed with a touch of the cinematic.
From the story of her birth (she pops right out of Zeus's skull!), Athena soon establishes herself as headstrong, wise and a god who favours mortals. In this graphic novel, we see her outwit Poseidon to have a city named after her (Athens), destroy the life of one more talented than her (Arachne) and challenge her sisters to charm a shepherd by the name of Paris.
I want to see more of this collaboration with other Greek gods. Greenberg's illustrations are so engaging and she does emotions so well. Although the narrative pales in comparison to the retellings by Sutcliff or Cross, the language is accessible and engaging enough to captivate all readers.
From the story of her birth (she pops right out of Zeus's skull!), Athena soon establishes herself as headstrong, wise and a god who favours mortals. In this graphic novel, we see her outwit Poseidon to have a city named after her (Athens), destroy the life of one more talented than her (Arachne) and challenge her sisters to charm a shepherd by the name of Paris.
I want to see more of this collaboration with other Greek gods. Greenberg's illustrations are so engaging and she does emotions so well. Although the narrative pales in comparison to the retellings by Sutcliff or Cross, the language is accessible and engaging enough to captivate all readers.
March 15, 2021
I picked this up because I love the Greenbergs’ art & storytelling style, and this was no exception.
I’m not a huge Greek mythology geek, although I do enjoy reading about it. This isn't really a retelling or feminist changing of the original stories -- it's more just a straight telling/explaining in simple words that are appropriate for pretty young audiences. Overall, this was an enjoyable quick read.
Thanks to Netgalley and Abrams Kids for the ARC! It's out June 8, 2021.
I’m not a huge Greek mythology geek, although I do enjoy reading about it. This isn't really a retelling or feminist changing of the original stories -- it's more just a straight telling/explaining in simple words that are appropriate for pretty young audiences. Overall, this was an enjoyable quick read.
Thanks to Netgalley and Abrams Kids for the ARC! It's out June 8, 2021.
October 7, 2020
Children of any age with strong comprehension skills will enjoy Athena. While enjoying the action and the strength of the women, they will be learning many mythological tales. For example, in conversational language and graphics, a few tales learned will be Athena helping Perseus, challenging Poseidon, and competing with Arachne.
March 22, 2020
(6.5/10)
Great for children.
Great for children.
June 14, 2021
Athena: Goddess of Wisdom and War is a lovely introduced for readers wanting to learn more about mythology. There's also some great girl power in this book as well! I do like the introduction to the Greek Gods in this book - the images that go along with them match wonderfully with how I image the Gods.
I will say, about a third of the book is being introduced to the Gods, and then you get 2/3rds of content for the actual story.
This book is a must read for fans of mythology or want to see more women leading our books! Athena is a powerful warrior, and is a perfect addition to your shelf.
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, ABRAMS Kids and Amulet Books for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
I will say, about a third of the book is being introduced to the Gods, and then you get 2/3rds of content for the actual story.
This book is a must read for fans of mythology or want to see more women leading our books! Athena is a powerful warrior, and is a perfect addition to your shelf.
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, ABRAMS Kids and Amulet Books for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
March 2, 2021
Cuento para niñas con unas buenas ilustraciones. No es sólo la historia de Atenea, da un repaso a toda la mitología clásica griega de manera importante: Aracne, Afrodita, la guerra de Troya, el viaje de Isidro,... Está muy bien para introducir a las niñas, de la mano de esta diosa, en la cultura clásica.
September 7, 2024
Not sure how 'canon' the content is, but this was a fun and easy read. It's also on the nonsensical side and doesn't take itself too seriously. The storytelling left much to be desired but was at least easy to follow and offers a basic understanding of Greek mythology.
September 11, 2018
Stunning book about the Greek Gods. Brilliantly told, beautifully drawn. Any class would love this book.
April 28, 2023
Am still trying to decide what I fully think. Of course, it was well-written and beautifully illustrated. And it's definitely made me think more about the sanitisation of myths and how we teach them to kids.
October 8, 2020
*I received an e-ARC of this graphic novel from Amulet Books via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review*
I originally requested this book because of the topic. Hands down, I LOVE mythology and folklore––it's what I've always been interested in and what I currently study in college. SOOO, I was very excited to see a graphic novel based on Athena intended for children, the next generation of mythology lovers just like me.
My first thoughts were that the cover art was fantastic (which continued to be beautiful throughout the book) and I was happy to see the generally positive reviews on Goodreads! I was also very appreciative of the ARC note that the finished book would be in full color while the ARC was black and white, because I'm not sure if I could have guessed that on my own. It saved the trouble of me being concerned and possibly critiquing the artwork for being colorless, so great job there!
On the artwork, (from what I see in the sneak peak) the color scheme works very well together and compliments the art style perfectly. It's easy to read and see, and enhanced the readers experiences with the artwork. The art style itself is stunning, and I think it's an amazing style choice for a graphic novel of this type, especially for younger audiences. It's easy to tell who's who (especially with each god's representative objects) and the art is consistent for each character.
As for the plot and actual writing, I loved the direction of the layout and it's well formatted for children. I think it's very smart and helpful to have both a cast of characters and a glossary at the end, because all the characters and places and more in mythology is very confusing, even for adults. I loved seeing sight from the beginning that this was a feminist telling of the tale, which is very important for kids to see. The chosen stories were also relevant, as they are some of the most important tales Athena is a part of, plus her actual "birth" which starts it all. There was a good mix of narration and dialogue in this story, leaving the whole book well balanced and easy to read. It was never overwhelming or too much.
The only critiques I have for this graphic novel comes down to the fact that I am an adult studying mythology in college, aka not the target audience and wayyy to informed for any of this information to be new. BUT, I think this book is PERFECT for kids to dip their toes into mythology or for a collection of stories on Athena. The authors do a good job of simplifying the myths to bite sized and appropriate versions that can be enjoyed. Athena's true role in Medusa becoming a Gorgon obviously could never be written for children (and it's even a bit much for adults, to be honest), so the version told here works beautifully.
You also see character growth in Athena which I was not expected; you see her regret her mistake of turning Arachne into a spider and see her punished for it via Paris and and beginning of the Trojan war, which she eventually makes up for and settles her dispute with Aphrodite via Odysseus and his quest home. I love seeing her growth, and she plays a realistic and informative model for children throughout the work.
Overall, I enjoyed this graphic novel and would recommend it to anyone interested in mythology, female driven stories, and kids who would be interested in such a tale. I hope there are more novels in this series, and I'd love to see versions on the other Greek Goddesses, and maybe even some nymphs or other creatures as well.
My rating is 4 stars only because of my role as a too informed adult (which I knew going in), which made this graphic novel feel more like a quick refresher for me, but I definitely would have rated it 5 stars as a kid.
I originally requested this book because of the topic. Hands down, I LOVE mythology and folklore––it's what I've always been interested in and what I currently study in college. SOOO, I was very excited to see a graphic novel based on Athena intended for children, the next generation of mythology lovers just like me.
My first thoughts were that the cover art was fantastic (which continued to be beautiful throughout the book) and I was happy to see the generally positive reviews on Goodreads! I was also very appreciative of the ARC note that the finished book would be in full color while the ARC was black and white, because I'm not sure if I could have guessed that on my own. It saved the trouble of me being concerned and possibly critiquing the artwork for being colorless, so great job there!
On the artwork, (from what I see in the sneak peak) the color scheme works very well together and compliments the art style perfectly. It's easy to read and see, and enhanced the readers experiences with the artwork. The art style itself is stunning, and I think it's an amazing style choice for a graphic novel of this type, especially for younger audiences. It's easy to tell who's who (especially with each god's representative objects) and the art is consistent for each character.
As for the plot and actual writing, I loved the direction of the layout and it's well formatted for children. I think it's very smart and helpful to have both a cast of characters and a glossary at the end, because all the characters and places and more in mythology is very confusing, even for adults. I loved seeing sight from the beginning that this was a feminist telling of the tale, which is very important for kids to see. The chosen stories were also relevant, as they are some of the most important tales Athena is a part of, plus her actual "birth" which starts it all. There was a good mix of narration and dialogue in this story, leaving the whole book well balanced and easy to read. It was never overwhelming or too much.
The only critiques I have for this graphic novel comes down to the fact that I am an adult studying mythology in college, aka not the target audience and wayyy to informed for any of this information to be new. BUT, I think this book is PERFECT for kids to dip their toes into mythology or for a collection of stories on Athena. The authors do a good job of simplifying the myths to bite sized and appropriate versions that can be enjoyed. Athena's true role in Medusa becoming a Gorgon obviously could never be written for children (and it's even a bit much for adults, to be honest), so the version told here works beautifully.
You also see character growth in Athena which I was not expected; you see her regret her mistake of turning Arachne into a spider and see her punished for it via Paris and and beginning of the Trojan war, which she eventually makes up for and settles her dispute with Aphrodite via Odysseus and his quest home. I love seeing her growth, and she plays a realistic and informative model for children throughout the work.
Overall, I enjoyed this graphic novel and would recommend it to anyone interested in mythology, female driven stories, and kids who would be interested in such a tale. I hope there are more novels in this series, and I'd love to see versions on the other Greek Goddesses, and maybe even some nymphs or other creatures as well.
My rating is 4 stars only because of my role as a too informed adult (which I knew going in), which made this graphic novel feel more like a quick refresher for me, but I definitely would have rated it 5 stars as a kid.
October 26, 2019
"La historia de Atenea" es una novela gráfica presentada en una increíble edición de preciosas ilustraciones a todo color llevada a cabo por Isabel Greenberg e Imogen Greenberg, dos hermanas que dentro de su categoría, ilustradora y escritora respectivamente, han ganado numerosos premios.
La narrativa es clara y concisa, con un vocabulario sencillo y actual, rasgo que facilita la comprensión y se asemeja al lenguaje usado por los más jóvenes, a quien va dirigida la novela. La narración es entretenida, divertida y amena, adentrando al lector en el mundo de Atenea sin que se dé cuenta hasta que termina la última página.
A lo largo de la lectura, las autoras exponen con detalle cada rasgo y concepto que puede resultar novedoso para el lector que desconozca o no recuerde la mitología. De este modo, antes de iniciar la historia propiamente dicha, se presentan los lugares y contextos así como cada uno de los personajes partícipes en la historia y sus rasgos más representativos.
La novela se inicia desde el nacimiento de la diosa y abarca cada una de las historias en las que hace su aparición o interviene en la mitología como son: el nacimiento de Atenas, la disputa con Aracne, la misión de Perseo, la guerra de Troya, las desventuras de Odiseo, entre otros.
Atenea representa la figura de una mujer empoderada, inteligente, segura de sí misma, aventurera, valiente, orgullosa, decidida, fuerte, que comete errores y los reconoce.
"La historia de Atenea" connota varios mensajes a destacar. Entre ellos se refleja el camino de aprendizaje de la diosa, que a pesar de su condición, debe realizar para encontrar la el modo perfecto de llevar a cabo su misión sin inmiscuirse en las vidas ajenas.
Me ha gustado especialmente cómo las autoras vinculan cada una de las historias, independientes entre sí, con el hilo conductor de Atenea, representándolas como si cada una de ellas fuera una continuidad de la anterior, convirtiéndose en una novela de hazañas de la diosa.
Considero que es una forma divertida, entretenida, amena, diferente, a la que volver una y otra vez, para descubrir y recordar a una de las deidades más destacadas de la mitología.
Muy recomendada para todos los públicos, sobre todo para aquel que desee aprender de la mitología o guste de ella de forma diferente.
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La narrativa es clara y concisa, con un vocabulario sencillo y actual, rasgo que facilita la comprensión y se asemeja al lenguaje usado por los más jóvenes, a quien va dirigida la novela. La narración es entretenida, divertida y amena, adentrando al lector en el mundo de Atenea sin que se dé cuenta hasta que termina la última página.
A lo largo de la lectura, las autoras exponen con detalle cada rasgo y concepto que puede resultar novedoso para el lector que desconozca o no recuerde la mitología. De este modo, antes de iniciar la historia propiamente dicha, se presentan los lugares y contextos así como cada uno de los personajes partícipes en la historia y sus rasgos más representativos.
La novela se inicia desde el nacimiento de la diosa y abarca cada una de las historias en las que hace su aparición o interviene en la mitología como son: el nacimiento de Atenas, la disputa con Aracne, la misión de Perseo, la guerra de Troya, las desventuras de Odiseo, entre otros.
Atenea representa la figura de una mujer empoderada, inteligente, segura de sí misma, aventurera, valiente, orgullosa, decidida, fuerte, que comete errores y los reconoce.
"La historia de Atenea" connota varios mensajes a destacar. Entre ellos se refleja el camino de aprendizaje de la diosa, que a pesar de su condición, debe realizar para encontrar la el modo perfecto de llevar a cabo su misión sin inmiscuirse en las vidas ajenas.
Me ha gustado especialmente cómo las autoras vinculan cada una de las historias, independientes entre sí, con el hilo conductor de Atenea, representándolas como si cada una de ellas fuera una continuidad de la anterior, convirtiéndose en una novela de hazañas de la diosa.
Considero que es una forma divertida, entretenida, amena, diferente, a la que volver una y otra vez, para descubrir y recordar a una de las deidades más destacadas de la mitología.
Muy recomendada para todos los públicos, sobre todo para aquel que desee aprender de la mitología o guste de ella de forma diferente.
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July 4, 2020
Beautiful book, but it's got a really weird bias. The myths have been heavily altered to make Athena some sort of perfect hero. I know this is for kids, but if you're going to sanitise the myths to that level is there even a point to it? The interpretation of the Medusa myth in particular bothered me.
May 31, 2021
This was a great collection of myths surrounding Athena. It gives the basic myths of Athena, both positive and negative. I think this would be a great starter collection for younger kids who are being introduced to Greek mythology. The illustrations were beautiful...my only dislike was sometimes the comic text was too small. Otherwise, the comics and the blurbs integrated well together.
January 22, 2023
3.5 because I loved the art and how accessible the language is for younger readers but I didn’t like how certain things were changed to fit a mor child-friendly narrative. Just keep the darker parts out of the book all together or don’t mention a fake narrative where Helen of Troy was still in love with Paris after the Trojan war.
January 15, 2025
Didn't love this one as much as Gaia: Goddess of Earth, but I know my kids will enjoy this one!
September 20, 2021
En este libro ilustrado Imogen Greenberg nos ofrece una Atenea muy conveniente para los niños. Una que se pelea sólo por orgullo y que no es vengativa per se. Me gustó ver cómo los diferentes mitos que ya conocía se unían para crear una sola historia, pero estaba tan edulcorado que si no llego a conocer la historia de antes habría acabado pensando que Atenea era una diosa muy a favor de los mortales.
August 19, 2022
A great introduction to the stories about Athena for young readers
March 8, 2022
Siren description and illustration had my 9 year old scratching his head in wonder as he asked isn't that a Harpy? Otherwise quickly touches on a lot of stories all in one book designed like a graphic novel.
July 19, 2021
An introductory graphic presentation of seven myths about the Greek goddess, Athena.
Opening with a one-page introduction/welcome to Mount Olympus, readers are given a one-page introduction to Athena and thirteen other gods, goddesses, demigods, mortals, and a gorgon featured in the book. Backmatter includes a glossary of terms and select bibliography of two titles for young readers.
Greenberg cuts to the chase here. The text is bare bones, stripped of descriptive passages. She relies on the illustrations to carry the story. Digital artwork by Imogen is basic, as well. She is limited to a few shades of color: red, brown, gold, and blue. Use of heavy outlines and borders help keep the story moving forward. The overall art is muddy-looking, cartoony in nature, not realistic.
Be advised that several of these stories (told by Imogen Greenberg and drawn by Isabel Greenberg) are quite violent or shocking and include: Athena beginning life when Hephaestus splits open Zeus' head with a hammer; Athena finding Hephaestus's young son abandoned in the woods, raising him on her own, and finally giving him to a childless couple to raise; Perseus chops off Medusa's head, carrying it by the snakes/hair to give to Athena to have; and Odysseus stabs the cyclops in the eye.
With so many other more visually inviting options of these tales available, I would skip this one and buy a fresh copy of George O'Connor's Athena: Grey-eyed Goddess (First Second, c2010) or any of Gareth Hinds' classic GNs about this subject, such as The Iliad or The Odyssey (Candlewick, 2019/2010).
Optional Purchase for grades 5-8.
Opening with a one-page introduction/welcome to Mount Olympus, readers are given a one-page introduction to Athena and thirteen other gods, goddesses, demigods, mortals, and a gorgon featured in the book. Backmatter includes a glossary of terms and select bibliography of two titles for young readers.
Greenberg cuts to the chase here. The text is bare bones, stripped of descriptive passages. She relies on the illustrations to carry the story. Digital artwork by Imogen is basic, as well. She is limited to a few shades of color: red, brown, gold, and blue. Use of heavy outlines and borders help keep the story moving forward. The overall art is muddy-looking, cartoony in nature, not realistic.
Be advised that several of these stories (told by Imogen Greenberg and drawn by Isabel Greenberg) are quite violent or shocking and include: Athena beginning life when Hephaestus splits open Zeus' head with a hammer; Athena finding Hephaestus's young son abandoned in the woods, raising him on her own, and finally giving him to a childless couple to raise; Perseus chops off Medusa's head, carrying it by the snakes/hair to give to Athena to have; and Odysseus stabs the cyclops in the eye.
With so many other more visually inviting options of these tales available, I would skip this one and buy a fresh copy of George O'Connor's Athena: Grey-eyed Goddess (First Second, c2010) or any of Gareth Hinds' classic GNs about this subject, such as The Iliad or The Odyssey (Candlewick, 2019/2010).
Optional Purchase for grades 5-8.
January 6, 2021
This graphic novel tells the major myths from Athena's life from her "birth" from Zeus' head to her relationship with Odysseus. The graphic novel begins with descriptions of the key characters in the novel.
What I liked:
*I really enjoyed the illustrations in this novel. My copy was black and white and the sneak peek of the color is beautiful.
*I thought this was a great primer on some of the major Greek myths. I wish I had read this before reading some of the popular retellings that are circulating as it is has been a LONG time since I read any Greek myths. This would be perfect for the target audience.
*I liked that the illustrator used a variety of splashes and panel sizes to convey the messages of the story.
What I didn't like:
*The text was challenging to read as it is was in all caps.
*There wasn't a map included in this book which I think is crucial for understanding the myths.
*While I appreciated the number of stories about Athena's life, I would have liked some kind of closure. As a young reader, I'd wonder - is Athena still around? I know she's immortal so what happened to her?
*For the young audiences, I think it is important for the author to spell out what makes a God a God and the difference between a God and a demigod.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and I think that the target audience would love it as an introduction to Greek myths.
What I liked:
*I really enjoyed the illustrations in this novel. My copy was black and white and the sneak peek of the color is beautiful.
*I thought this was a great primer on some of the major Greek myths. I wish I had read this before reading some of the popular retellings that are circulating as it is has been a LONG time since I read any Greek myths. This would be perfect for the target audience.
*I liked that the illustrator used a variety of splashes and panel sizes to convey the messages of the story.
What I didn't like:
*The text was challenging to read as it is was in all caps.
*There wasn't a map included in this book which I think is crucial for understanding the myths.
*While I appreciated the number of stories about Athena's life, I would have liked some kind of closure. As a young reader, I'd wonder - is Athena still around? I know she's immortal so what happened to her?
*For the young audiences, I think it is important for the author to spell out what makes a God a God and the difference between a God and a demigod.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and I think that the target audience would love it as an introduction to Greek myths.
December 6, 2018
"She was born dressed in shining armour, ready to do battle in the world." - Imogen Greenberg, Athena: The Story of a Goddess
Athena: The Story of a Goddess is another brilliant collaboration by the Greenberg sisters, I loved their previous Discover… series about various ancient civilizations and empires.
Imogen Greenberg's writing is fabulous, she brings a sense of fun to the facts and allows to reader to easily understand the story and all of the information. Unfortunately, I was slightly disappointed that Athena’s story wasn’t longer and more in-depth, I also felt that the ending was a bit abrupt.
Isabel Greenberg is one of my favourite illustrators; I adored her two graphic novels, The Encyclopaedia of Early Earth and The Hundred Nights of Hero. Greenberg's illustrations are gorgeous as always and work perfectly with her sister's text.
I would definitely recommend this book to children and adults alike! I truly hope the Greenberg sisters continue to work together in this way and create even more fantastic non-fiction books together.
Athena: The Story of a Goddess is another brilliant collaboration by the Greenberg sisters, I loved their previous Discover… series about various ancient civilizations and empires.
Imogen Greenberg's writing is fabulous, she brings a sense of fun to the facts and allows to reader to easily understand the story and all of the information. Unfortunately, I was slightly disappointed that Athena’s story wasn’t longer and more in-depth, I also felt that the ending was a bit abrupt.
Isabel Greenberg is one of my favourite illustrators; I adored her two graphic novels, The Encyclopaedia of Early Earth and The Hundred Nights of Hero. Greenberg's illustrations are gorgeous as always and work perfectly with her sister's text.
I would definitely recommend this book to children and adults alike! I truly hope the Greenberg sisters continue to work together in this way and create even more fantastic non-fiction books together.
January 26, 2021
I expected more from this. First of all, it was a weird mix between a graphic novel and a short story and it seems like the author didn't even know which side to choose. I really hoped to learn something new but it was clearly written for a younger audience and just repeated popular myths.
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January 5, 2019
Have to confess to being a little disappointed by this book. I’m a fan of Isabel Greenberg’s other graphic novels and, although this is obviously different in that it’s a children’s book, I suppose I hoped it would be similar to those in breadth, depth and imagination. In contrast it’s feels quite superficial and a little rushed - but perhaps that’s just because I’m not the intended audience and my expectations are too high?
December 26, 2018
Quality Rating: Four Stars
Enjoyment Rating: Five Stars
I love Isabel Greenberg (and now Imogen as well), I love ancient Greece, I love Athena. This is a lovely little book with some of Athena's most famous adventures. Buy it for your kids, buy it for your parents. It's a great collection, lovingly told, that sparks Athena's personality in an adventurous, accessible and enjoyable way.
Enjoyment Rating: Five Stars
I love Isabel Greenberg (and now Imogen as well), I love ancient Greece, I love Athena. This is a lovely little book with some of Athena's most famous adventures. Buy it for your kids, buy it for your parents. It's a great collection, lovingly told, that sparks Athena's personality in an adventurous, accessible and enjoyable way.
July 16, 2019
Un cómic infantil-juvenil sobre la vida de Atenea y con los dibujos preciosos de Isabel Greenberg. Una historia entretenida, aunque sencillita, normal, teniendo en cuenta la franja de edad a la que va dirigido.
September 19, 2018
Such beautiful pictures, story was very easy to follow given thats its for kids . But i loved it nonetheless.
October 28, 2018
Too short, compared to the previous books I've read by these authors. I feel like Athena's story could have been fleshed out more.
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