O'Connor, George. Hades: Lord of the Dead. New York : First Second, 2012.
Plot: A retelling of the classic story of Hades and Persephone. However, the text uses an unusually modern format for the ancient tale. It comes in the form of a graphic novel.
Genre: Folklore, Graphic Novels
Reading Level: Grades 4-9
Similar Titles: Zeus: King of the Gods, Perseus and Medusa
Personal Thoughts: The title combines the visual appeal of manga with the readability of American comics, making the story visually appealing and easily read. However, none of the characters appear remotely sympathetic, with the possible exception of Hades. Even then, he seems highly apathetic to his duties, subjects, and family. Still, the title may make normally intimidating Greek culture a bit more accessible to the modern reader.
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