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Apollo: The Brilliant One


Series
Olympians

by
George Oâ??Connor

Edition
Hardcover edition
Publisher
Macmillan
Imprint
First Second
ISBN
9781626720169
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The nine Muses narrate some of the famous myths about the Greek sun god: his birth on the island of Delos, his pursuit of the nymph Daphne, and his slaying of the Python of Delphi. Author’s note. Descriptions of characters. Endnotes. Discussion questions. Bibliography. Suggested reading. Full-color illustrations.

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Details

Format

Print

Page Count

80

Trim Size

7 1/2" x 10"

AR

5.1: points 1

Lexile

GN800L

Genre

Fiction

Scholastic Reading Counts

0

JLG Release

Mar 2016

Book Genres


Topics

Apollo (deity). Greek gods. Greek mythology. Nine Muses. Graphic novels.

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Praise & Reviews

Starred or favorable reviews have been received from these periodicals:

Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal*

School Library Journal

Narrated by the nine Mousai, or muses, who were worshipped alongside the brilliant son of Zeus, the eighth entry in O’Connor’s masterful graphic novel series continues in the tradition of his previous “Olympians” tales. Starting off with Hera’s pursuit of Leto, mother of Apollo and Artemis, and Zeus’s lover, the muses relate different myths, each fleshing out a different aspect of the god of light’s personality and legend. From his many charms and character flaws to his often failed romances, Apollo is presented as the most human of the Greek gods. Telling his story through the muses’ perspectives is a successful device that O’Connor employs—each of them share a story that is in tune with their area of expertise. For example, Erato, the muse of mimicry and love poetry, recites a poem about Hyacinth, the prince of Sparta, who was caught in a love triangle with Apollo and Zephyros. Within this tale, some of the panels feature her miming some of the particulars. It is details like these, plus the creator’s in-depth research, matter-of-fact and humorous tone, and expressive and dynamic art that continue to make each entry in this series a must-have. The variation of panels and the alternating dark and light-infused color palette add to the work’s overall pacing and appeal. VERDICT A shining example of a graphic novel that educates and entertains.—Shelley Diaz, School Library Journal

Praise & Reviews

School Library Journal

Narrated by the nine Mousai, or muses, who were worshipped alongside the brilliant son of Zeus, the eighth entry in O’Connor’s masterful graphic novel series continues in the tradition of his previous “Olympians” tales. Starting off with Hera’s pursuit of Leto, mother of Apollo and Artemis, and Zeus’s lover, the muses relate different myths, each fleshing out a different aspect of the god of light’s personality and legend. From his many charms and character flaws to his often failed romances, Apollo is presented as the most human of the Greek gods. Telling his story through the muses’ perspectives is a successful device that O’Connor employs—each of them share a story that is in tune with their area of expertise. For example, Erato, the muse of mimicry and love poetry, recites a poem about Hyacinth, the prince of Sparta, who was caught in a love triangle with Apollo and Zephyros. Within this tale, some of the panels feature her miming some of the particulars. It is details like these, plus the creator’s in-depth research, matter-of-fact and humorous tone, and expressive and dynamic art that continue to make each entry in this series a must-have. The variation of panels and the alternating dark and light-infused color palette add to the work’s overall pacing and appeal. VERDICT A shining example of a graphic novel that educates and entertains.—Shelley Diaz, School Library Journal

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