Thor vs. the Giants Contributor(s): Bowen, Carl (Author), Garcia, Eduardo (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1496534875 ISBN-13: 9781496534873 Publisher: Stone Arch Books OUR PRICE: $24.35 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - General - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Norse |
Dewey: FIC |
LCCN: 2016024025 |
Lexile Measure: 570 |
Series: Norse Myths: A Viking Graphic Novel |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7.2" W x 10.1" (0.75 lbs) 56 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 185841 Reading Level: 3.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Odin, father of the Viking gods, shares his favorite tales of his son, Thor With his mighty hammer Mjolnir firmly in hand, Thor sets out to show the warlike Giants why he should be feared. But Thor finds his battles with the Giants to be anything but easy. Known for his strength, bullheadedness, and temper, Thor find himself under the thumb of many a giant before his adventures are over. Outnumbered and outsized, Thor is forced to use his brains as well as his brawn. Unfortunately, Thor's adopted brother, Loki, a Giant himself, has a habit of complicating everything. Each book in this series of Viking graphic novels features discussion questions, writing prompts, educational back matter, and a glossary. |
Contributor Bio(s): Garcia, Eduardo: - Working out of Mexico City, passionate comic book fan and artist Eduardo Garcia has lent his talented illustration abilities to such varied projects as the Spider-Man Family, Flash Gordon, and Speed Racer. He's currently working on a series of illustrations for an educational publisher while his wife and children look over his shoulder!Bowen, Carl: - Carl Bowen's novel, Shadow Squadron: Elite Infantry, earned a starred review from Kirkus. He lives in Lawrenceville, Georgia. |