Athena: The Story of a Goddess

by Isabel Greenberg (Illustrator), Imogen Greenberg (Author)

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Hardcover
2018
$18.55

Discover the adventures of Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, war and courage. From her extraordinary birth - sprung from the head of her father, in the midst of a thunderous headache - to her refusal to take no for an answer. Find out how she inspired powerful gods, goddesses and humans and the terrifying fate of those who dared to cross her path. Follow Athena as she competes against her bad-tempered uncle; watch as she turns her enemy into a spider and join her as she keeps Odysseus safe on his remarkable journey home. Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the story of one of the most fearless ancient goddesses, and the tales of a world where humans, gods and goddesses could meet. Illustrated and written by the brilliantly talented sister duo, Isabel and Imogen Greenberg, this is a story of daring for goddesses-in-the-making.

Synopsis

Discover the adventures of Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, war and courage. From her extraordinary birth - sprung from the head of her father, in the midst of a thunderous headache - to her refusal to take no for an answer. Find out how she inspired powerful gods, goddesses and humans and the terrifying fate of those who dared to cross her path. Follow Athena as she competes against her bad-tempered uncle; watch as she turns her enemy into a spider and join her as she keeps Odysseus safe on his remarkable journey home. Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the story of one of the most fearless ancient goddesses, and the tales of a world where humans, gods and goddesses could meet. Illustrated and written by the brilliantly talented sister duo, Isabel and Imogen Greenberg, this is a story of daring for goddesses-in-the-making.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 64
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Published: 09 Aug 2018
ISBN 10: 1408892499
ISBN 13: 9781408892497
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: A captivating retelling of the adventures of Athena, the ancient Greek goddess. Athena is an inspirational, strong, adventurous, determined goddess. This is a stunning visualisation of the ancient myths that surround her.

Author Bio

Isabel Greenberg is an award-winning London based illustrator, comic artist and writer. She has had two graphic novels published The Encyclopedia of Early Earth (Best Book Award at the 2013/14 British Comic Awards) and The One Hundred Nights of Hero, and illustrated Bloomsbury's retelling of The Story of Tutankhamun. Isabel has worked with a variety of clients including The Guardian, Nobrow Press, The National Trust and the New York Times. In 2011 she won The Observer Jonathan Cape Graphic Short Story Prize. She enjoys illustrating all things historical. Imogen Greenberg is a London-based writer. She has four children's books published in collaboration with award-winning illustrator Isabel Greenberg. Imogen loves writing history books and myths for children, alongside working in arts and theatre administration.