In this richly illustrated picture book for middle-graders, the Greek gods and goddesses are served up to kids a la comic book superheroes. In a perfect fit of topic and art style, and a seamless blend of ancient and contemporary sensibilities, the key characteristics of each of twelve major gods/goddesses of Greek myth are delivered via Charles Smith's accessible, stylish poems, while P. Craig Russell's vividly-coloured comic-art-inspired graphic portraits draw the reader in.
This innovative introduction to the classics boldly sets itself apart from the typically bland stand-bys. Teachers and parents often clamour for anything that makes such topics - as well as poetry itself - more accessible to students, and THE MIGHTY TWELVE is just what they're looking for!
- ISBN10 0316073660
- ISBN13 9780316073660
- Publish Date 6 August 2009 (first published 1 April 2008)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 November 2012
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Little, Brown & Company
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 48
- Language English