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"From the bestselling, award-winning creator of Almost American Girl comes an epic new graphic novel fantasy—a queer, feminist reimagining of the Fox Maiden legend from Korean mythology. Perfect for fans of Nimona, Squire, and The Prince and the Dressmaker. Kai Song dreams of being a warrior. She wants to follow in the footsteps of her beloved father, the commander of the Royal Legion. But while her father believes in Kai and trains her in martial...
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Dark Horse Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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"A family of gods must face their past and unite for the legacy of the future"--
"Fenyx enjoys her new life on Mount Olympos, but when her hometown suddenly gets hit by strange earthquakes, she has to investigate. Back at home, she reunites with her human father--to his shock, he learns that gods are real. Fenyx's mom, who had kept her godhood under the radar, cautions her that such a life has its drawbacks and things get messy when Zeus makes an...
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DC Comics
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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"Diana, Princess of the Amazons was only the beginning: Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, and Victoria Ying team up again to continue the adventure! Princess Nubia loves her mothers, their home on Themyscira, and all of her Amazon aunties. But she’s still lonely sometimes. It’s hard being the only kid on an island full of adults! She just wishes that things could be different. And then, one morning, things are different. There’s a stranger sharing...
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Olympians volume 4
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2011
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IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Dark Horse Books
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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"In this second volume, Gaiman and Russell once more team with a legendary collection of artists to bring more Norse myths to life, including the origins of poetry and a mead that many will die for, Thor and Loki's eventful trip into the land of giants, the gods' woeful bargain that might lose them eternal life, and the beloved god Frey's journey to Valhalla and beyond to find a certain missing something.."--Provided by publisher.
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Abrams ComicArts MEGASCOPE, an imprint of ABRAMS
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"In ancient times, when heaven and Earth were united as two halves of a gourd, deities and heroes walked among men. They fought battles with fury and taught the ways of the ashe (the energy of creation), land, iron, and fire. They reigned and loved with great intensity. Some descended from the luminous Orun, to live their lives and fulfill their destinies, while others were born in the aiye, and through their great deeds became Orishas, changing forever...
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Vintage Español
Pub. Date
2021.
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Español
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"Sayam has always been different from other kids -- he's very short for his age, his best friend is a monkey, and most curious of all: he was born from an egg! His grandmother, a witch, found him and taught him all the ancient magic she uses to help her people. So when a giant snake starts terrorizing a nearby city, Sayam decides it's time for him to use his knowledge to help others, and steps into action. But the beast might not be Sayam's biggest...
8) The ones
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Ones volume 1
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Dark Horse Books, a division of Dark Horse Comics LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"Every single person in every mythology that was told they were THE ONE are brought together for the first time to defeat . . . THE ONE. The actual one. The real actual one. This amazing new vision is brought to life by wunderkind artist and co-creator Jacob Edgar (Batman, Army of Darkness). Watch as he brings explosive comics splendor to this big new world! Think Good Omens meets Ghostbusters meets The Adam Project meets The Goonies meets Everything...
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Lore Olympus volume 3
Publisher
Del Rey
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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All of Olympus--and the Underworld--are talking about the God of the Dead and the sprightly daughter of Demeter. But despite the rumors of their romance, Hades and Persephone have plenty to navigate on their own. Since coming to Olympus, Persephone has struggled to be the perfect maiden goddess. Her attraction to Hades has only complicated the intense burden of the gods' expectations. And after Apollo's assault, Persephone fears she can no longer...
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Heroes in training volume 3
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Aladdin
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IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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"The Underworld usually isn't anyone's idea of a fun place--except for Hades. He loves the dark and even the stinky smell of sulfur! But there is one thing that Hades is not a fan of--dogs. And when Zeus and his fellow Olympians encounter Cerberus--a mean, snarling, three-headed dog--Hades must conquer his fears and tame the dog in order for everyone to continue on to the Underworld--and drop off their Titan prisioner, Oceanus, back where he belongs!...
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Codex black volume 1
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IDW Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"Navigate through monsters, mysteries, and the will of the gods with two young extraordinary adventurers in fifteenth-century Mesoamerica as they search for a missing father. Donají is a fearless Zapotec girl who, even though she's only fifteen, is heralded as a hero by her village. In Codex Black, Donají sets out on an adventure-accompanied by the god that lives inside of her poncho-to find her missing father. Along the way, she meets a 17-year-old...
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Olympians volume 7
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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The myth continues in the tenth year of the fabled Trojan War where two infamous gods of war go to battle. The spotlight is thrown on Ares, god of war, and primarily focuses on his battle with the clever and powerful Athena. As the battle culminates and the gods try to one-up each other to win, the human death toll mounts. Who will win this epic clash of power? And how many will have to die first?
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Olympians volume 3
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Introduces Hera, Zeus's wife and goddess of air, sky, and the heavens, and the only thing Zeus fears.
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Monkey King and the world of myths volume 1
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
Description
"Follow along as the legendary Monkey King tries to save the world from a mysterious new threat--and smashes his way through the world of ancient Greek mythology in the process!"--
16) Athena the brain
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Goddess Girls graphic novels volume 1
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"Athena always knew she was a little different. She has never quite fit in at Triton Junior High, but who would've guessed that Athena is actually a goddess? And not just any goddess - she is Principal Zeus's daughter, to be exact. When she's summoned to Mount Olympus Academy, Athena is excited for this new adventure. But in some ways, school on Mount Olympus is not that different from down on earth! Wit the help of some new friends - Artemis, Persephone,...
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Olympians volume 1
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Terrified of being killed by one of his children, Kronos devours each of his offspring in turn. Only Zeus, the youngest, is saved. Though raised to enjoy a life of leisure, Zeus must fulfill his destiny and lead a new race of gods--and he must begin by destroying his own father.
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Olympians volume 8
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Mighty Apollo is known by all as the god of the sun, but there's more to this Olympian than a bright smile and a shining chariot"--Provided by publisher.
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Bigfoot and Nessie volume 2
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"Bigfoot and Nessie return for another adventure, and things are getting particularly eerie as they uncover the secrets of Loch Ness Castle in the latest installment of Chelsea M. Campbell and Laura Knetzger's chapter-book graphic novel series. Bigfoot and Nessie are visiting Nessie's home, the underwater Loch Ness Castle, and Bigfoot couldn't be more excited! The castle is huge, lavish, and it seems like Nessie has everything she could possibly...
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Olympians volume 9
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Retells in graphic novel format the stories from Greek mythology featuring Artemis, goddess of the hunt.
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