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Overview**A STUNNING GRAPHIC NOVEL FROM THE WINNER OF THE BEST BOOK AWARD 2013/14 BRITISH COMIC BOOK AWARDS** Imagine you made something that was so beautiful and powerful that everyone wanted to take it for themselves. And then you had to watch them destroy it. Would you fight for it? Meet Gaia, the ancient Greek goddess who created the Earth and the universe that stretched beyond it in this fascinating graphic novel. She raised trees from their roots to the sky, sent waterfalls tumbling over cliffs and created the tides that sloshed on the shore. But she also created a force she couldn’t control: the ambition of gods. Gaia watched as the gods fought brutal wars and manipulated mortals such as Hercules and Achilles, disturbing peace on Earth. Storms raged, fires blazed and people, animals and plants suffered. Gaia begged the gods to look after her creation, but no one listened. Gaia never gave up fighting for a better world. This is her story. This action-packed graphic novel is written and illustrated by two remarkable sisters, Imogen and Isabel Greenberg. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Imogen Greenberg , Isabel Greenberg (Illustrator)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books ISBN: 9781526670410ISBN 10: 1526670410 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 04 July 2024 Recommended Age: From 7 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children's (6-12) Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsThree cheers for the Greenberg sisters for a book that's colourful and fun, with a heart-warming message about protecting our planet * Sunday Post * A dazzling retelling of the Greek creation myth, with strong environment themes and a strong-willed, inspirational heroine at its centre. From the siblings behind the excellent Athena * Bookseller Previews * [A] snarky rendition of an old tale, highlighting both sisterhood and a cogent contemporary message * Kirkus Reviews * With both engaging, whimsical illustrations and cheeky humor, the Greenbergs retell the classical exploits of the Greek goddess of wisdom and war, Athena. Three cheers for Athena, smarts, and bravery * Kirkus Review on ATHENA: GODDESS OF WISDOM AND WAR * Told in a fun and easy comic book format [...] the Greenberg sisters have ultimately created a book that’s colourful and fun, with a heartwarming message about protecting Earth * Daily Record * Author InformationIsabel 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. She has also illustrated for Bloomsbury The Story of Tutankhamun, Athena: The Story of a Goddess and Marie Curie and her Daughters. Isabel has worked with the Guardian, Nobrow Press, The National Trust and the New York Times. In 2011 she won The Observer Jonathan Cape Graphic Short Story Prize. Imogen Greenberg is a London-based writer. She has four children’s books published in collaboration with award-winning illustrator Isabel Greenberg. They collaborated to create Bloomsbury's vivid retelling of the Greek myth Athena: The Story of a Goddess, published in 2018, and Marie Curie and her Daughters in 2021. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |