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Athena: Goddess of Wisdom and War (Tales of Great Goddesses) Hardcover – June 22, 2021

by Imogen Greenberg (Author), Isabel Greenberg (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 31 ratings
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A spunky, illustrated feminist take on the myth of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and courage from author Imogen Greenberg and award-winning artist and writer Isabel Greenberg.

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.

In Athena, 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.

“In addition to telling a ripping yarn, this book gives readers an accurate and structured beginner’s foothold in the classics that will keep them reading . . . Three cheers for Athena, smarts, and bravery!” —Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Part of series
    Tales of Great Goddesses
  3. Print length
    96 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 7
  6. Dimensions
    7.3 x 0.65 x 9.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Abrams Fanfare
  8. Publication date
    June 22, 2021
  9. ISBN-10
    1419748599
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1419748592
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**STARRED REVIEW**
"In addition to telling a ripping yarn, this book gives readers an accurate and structured beginner’s foothold in the classics that will keep them reading. . .Three cheers for Athena, smarts, and bravery!" ―Kirkus Reviews

"Isabel Greenberg’s bold, angular art conveys a positive, peppy tone, with light comedic elements . . . a good place for young myth-interested readers to begin." ―Publishers Weekly

"A lighthearted . . . character portrait that will draw elementary grade fans of Marcia Williams’s ventures into classical history and mythology." ―School Library Journal

About the Author

Isabel Greenberg is an award-winning illustrator, comic artist, and writer. Her graphic novels, including The Midnight Babies, The One Hundred Nights of Hero, and Glass Town, have received starred reviews, won the Best Book Award at the British Comic Awards, and won the Jonathan Cape/Observer/Comica Graphic Short Story Prize, among other praise. Greenberg has worked with a variety of clients, including the Guardian, Nobrow Press, The National Trust, and the New York Times. She lives in London and enjoys illustrating all things historical.

Imogen Greenberg loves writing history books and myths for children. When not writing, she works in arts and theater administration. She lives in London.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Abrams Fanfare (June 22, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1419748599
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1419748592
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.3 x 0.65 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 31 ratings

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Marlene
5.0 out of 5 stars Great! Reading!
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2022
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My son enjoyed reading the book.
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Meghan
4.0 out of 5 stars Great age appropriate story of Athena
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
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Athena is the best of the gods. My only complaint is the font used in the book was very tiny with not enough contrast to the background. Made for some difficult reading with my old eyes.
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whatslyzzreading
4.0 out of 5 stars Great telling of Athena for younger readers!
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2021
This comic tells the major myths from Athena's life starting at 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.

Thanks for an advanced copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.
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MJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmerizing
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2023
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 The book itself Is a nice baby friendly version of events, the imagery is fenomenal and the actual book cover shimmers which makes baby's book shelf look class!
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