This review was published in the School Library Journal January 2017 issue.

Though the author is true to the original tales (never shying away from their less savory elements), he injects a feminist perspective, emphasizing Artemis’s strong relationships with other women and, in “Greek Notes,” referring to Actaeon as a “creepy peeping Tom.” VERDICT An excellent addition to graphic novel and Greek mythology collections. The back matter is particularly noteworthy: in “Greek Notes,” O’Connor provides insightful-and witty-commentary, and his bibliography will intrigue readers curious about the source material. Shunned even before she was born and destined to live a life of solitude, Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt, finds power through her skilled hunting ability and. Some stories contain violence, and there is brief nudity but nothing explicit (in one scene, the hunter Actaeon spies the goddess bathing naked and as punishment is transformed into a stag and devoured by his own dogs). Complementing the visuals, the writing is exciting yet lyrical, evoking the poetry of the original legends. The Goddess of the Hunt is on the prowl in the ninth volume of the New York. Blonde, blue-eyed Artemis is illustrated with cool tones, befitting her characterization. Buy a used copy of Artemis : Wild Goddess of the Hunt book by George OConnor. The images are dynamic, with the use of different perspectives creating drama and suspense. Various individuals share anecdotes, weaving a nuanced portrait of Artemis: formidable, quick-witted, occasionally cruel, yet always deeply devoted to the natural world and intensely protective of women and girls. Gr 4-8 –With the latest in his series of books focused on the Greek deities, O’Connor brings to life the goddess of the hunt. There are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays.O’CONNOR, George. These times are an estimation, not a guarantee. These delivery times are the maximum delivery periods that a purchase can take to reach our customers.

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