![]() Beginning with Zeus, this ongoing series examines the lives and histories of the Greek gods. The more serious reader might enjoy George O’Connor’s The Olympians series. Make sure you examine the backgrounds of each illustrated panel – there’s a lot going on in each story. This series so humorous that anyone will appreciate it, although ages 9+ will find it especially funny. Colorful, zany illustrations accompany a laugh-out-loud text, telling the stories of King Midas, Arachne, Icarus and more. The book includes ten Greek myths retold in graphic novel format. If you’re looking to brush up on your Greek Mythology and you enjoy laughing, check out Amazing Greek Myths of Wonder and Blunders. Are there more? Leave your suggestions in the comments below! While you’re there, you’ll find graphic novel versions of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Kane Chronicles – but there’s a lot more to see! Here are two choices you’ll want to examine. The gods are hot! With Percy Jackson, Jason Grace, the Kane Siblings, and Matthew Thorsen leading the charge, the Greek gods, Roman gods, Egyptian gods, and Norse gods are all popular reading material! So until the next book in one of these series comes out, what do you read? Why not stop by your local branch’s graphic novel section to brush up on your mythological knowledge. ![]() Today, we're looking at the Free Library's graphic novel section: Sarah is on a well-earned vacation, so I'll be posting this week's book reviews. ![]()
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