Olympians: Hades: Lord of the Dead (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781596437616)

Volume 4 of the highly acclaimed Olympians series

Hades: Lord of the Dead tells the story of the great God of the Underworld and one of the most famous of all Greek myths: Hades' abduction of Persephone and her mother's revenge. Be prepared to see a new side of Persephone in this dynamic adaptation of the story of the creation of the seasons.

In Olympians, O'Connor draws from primary documents to reconstruct and retell classic Greek myths. But these stories aren't sedate, scholarly works. They're action-packed, fast-paced, high-drama adventures with monsters, romance, and not a few huge explosions. O'Connor's vibrant, kinetic art brings ancient tales to undeniable life in a perfect fusion of super-hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology. This title has Common Core connections.

Hades is a Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2012

Author: George O'Connor
ISBN-10: 1596437618
ISBN-13: 9781596437616
Publisher: First Second
Language: English
Published: 01/31/2012
Pages: 80
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 10.25h x 7.75w x 1.00d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 148131 / Hades: Lord of the Dead

Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2011
Booklist 01/01/2012 pg. 79
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2012 pg. 62 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
Kirkus Best Children's Books 11/15/2012 pg. 72
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 131 - Recommended, Satisfactory
School Library Journal 03/01/2012