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Zeus

George O'Connor (2010)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages80 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10
Goodreads3.98/5 (5965)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Protagonist archetypes

OrphanComing-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

From back cover: Here's where it all starts: the beginning of everything -- the world, the gods, and even humanity. Mighty Kronos, the most terrifying of all the Titans, reigns as the unchallenged tyrant of the cosmos ... until his son, the god Zeus, stands up and takes on his own father in a battle intense enough to shatter the universe! Who will emerge triumphant?

Is Zeus appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This graphic novel retells Greek mythology with age-appropriate violence (Kronos eating children, Zeus overthrowing his father). Mythological battles are depicted but not graphically gory.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm, murder, and death of parent (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Action-packed retelling of Zeus's rise to power with dynamic illustrations and epic battles from Greek mythology.

Tags

Mythology RetellingGreek MythologyEducationalGraphic Novel