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Author: Claudia Oviedo
Publisher: Capstone Press
Imprint: Stone Arch Books
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 0.50cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.091kg
ISBN: 9781666343724
ISBN 10: 1666343722
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 08 January 2022
Recommended Age: From 8 to 9 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"This exciting series will appeal to mythology fans and those who fancy the idea of superheroes duking it out--figuratively. Its clever premise stimulates critical thinking and sparks conversations and debates. Students must read the lively, fact-packed, well-written narratives in each volume and pit the back stories, roles, weapons, powers, personalities, and weaknesses/vulnerabilities of the paired mythological heroes (from -diverse mythological traditions) against each other in ""combat"" and then determine the victor. They'll learn a lot about these super-beings along the way. Commendably, the series demonstrates power and strength aren't necessarily functions of physical strength only, but also of ethics, character, and mental and emotional might. The books emphasize the gods' human qualities as well as their otherworldly ones. Hopefully, students will self-reflect on ideas such as: what's most important: intelligence, talents, physical/mental/emotional/moral strength? Combinations of these? Are some more crucial in certain situations than in others? The narratives' terse, punchy sentences are written in a conversational tone, making for smooth, tension-filled reading; one gets a sense that the battles are about to begin. Bold graphics include attractive captioned b/w and color illustrations, and a fine back-matter feature, ""___ vs. ___ at a Glance,"" a side-by-side comparative summary of each combatant's strengths, weapons, etc., is in itself a great discussion starter, as students judge which personality and other traits are most advantageous overall and in which ""battles"" certain qualities would be beneficial. Frequent sidebars throughout provide additional information and, where applicable, gods' media appearances are noted. VERDICT A clever, well-executed means for getting students stoked about mythology. Highly recommended for school and public collections.--Carol Goldman, Writer/Book Reviewer, formerly at Queens Public Lib., Queens, NY ""School Library Journal"""
Author Information
Claudia Oviedo writes for children under various names. Reading about different mythologies is a favorite pastime with her kids. Honors include: 2009 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People, as well as the 2008 and 2015 Texas Institute of Letters Best Young Adult Book Award, and several starred reviews for her picture books.
