George O'Connor
Author
Series
Olympians volume 3
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
76 p. : chiefly col. ill., geneal. table ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces Hera, Zeus's wife and goddess of air, sky, and the heavens, and the only thing Zeus fears.
Author
Series
Olympians volume 4
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
76 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Hades: Lord of the Dead tells the story of the great God of the Underworld and one of the most famous of all Greek myths: Hades' abduction of Persephone and her mother's revenge. Be prepared to see a new side of Persephone in this dynamic adaptation of the story of the creation of the seasons.
Author
Series
Olympians volume 1
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
c2010
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
76 p. : col. ill., geneal. table ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Terrified of being killed by one of his children, Kronos devours each of his offspring in turn. Only Zeus, the youngest, is saved. Though raised to enjoy a life of leisure, Zeus must fulfill his destiny and lead a new race of gods--and he must begin by destroying his own father.
Author
Series
Olympians volume 7
Publisher
First Second Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
76 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The myth continues in the tenth year of the fabled Trojan War where two infamous gods of war go to battle. The spotlight is thrown on Ares, god of war, and primarily focuses on his battle with the clever and powerful Athena. As the battle culminates and the gods try to one-up each other to win, the human death toll mounts. Who will win this epic clash of power? And how many will have to die first?"--
"The myth continues in the tenth year of the...
Author
Series
Olympians volume 6
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2014
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
76 p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
A latest entry in the best-selling series focuses on the goddess of love and combines accessible graphic illustrations with thoroughly researched storytelling to recount her dramatic birth from the sea foam, her role in the Trojan War and more.
Author
Series
Olympians volume 9
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
76 pages : chiefly color illustrations, genealogical table ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Retells in graphic novel format the stories from Greek mythology featuring Artemis, goddess of the hunt.
"Shunned even before she was born and destined to live a life of solitude, Artemis, Wild Goddess of the Hunt, finds power through her skilled hunting ability and mighty bow. She slays those who prey on the young and helpless. She is the protector of women and young girls, helps in childbirth, soothes the fearful, and is an unrivaled hunter. Follow...
Author
Series
Olympians volume 2
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
76 p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
From the moment she emerged, fully grown, from the head of Zeus, Athena was one of the most complex Olympians. This graphic novel retells her many interwoven tales: how she killed Pallas, fought the Gigantes, aided Perseus, and cursed Arachne.
Author
Series
Olympians volume 8
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2016
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
77 pages : chiefly color illustrations, genealogical table ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Mighty Apollo is known by all as the god of the sun, but there's more to this Olympian than a bright smile and a shining chariot"--
Author
Series
Asgardians volume 1
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
84 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to the Nine Worlds, home of Gods, Valkyries, Dwarves, Jotnar, and more! Travel the burning rainbow bridge to Asgard where Odin, king of the Aesir, surveys his realm. His thirst for knowledge drives him ever onward, but nothing is learned without sacrifice ... In Asgardians, George O'Connor's highly kinetic illustrations bring these gritty and astonishing tales of war, betrayal, and the quest for enlightenment at any cost to vivid and startling...
10) Kapow!
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2004
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Truth, justice, and the American Eagleway, a young boy realizes what it really means to be a superhero.
Author
Series
Olympians volume 5
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
76 p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Graphically adapts the adventures of the Greek god of the seas, presenting the myth of how Poseidon became the king of the oceans and such stories as Theseus and the Minotaur, Odysseus and Polyphemos, and the founding of Athens.
Author
Series
Captain Awesome volume 5
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
c2012
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
113 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Second-grader Eugene McGillicudy finds that he can tap the power of Captain Awesome without wearing the costume, as he scores a goal for his soccer team.
Author
Series
Captain Awesome volume 1
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
c2012
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
105 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
When second-grader Eugene and his family move to a new neighborhood and he starts at a new school, he has a chance to bring out his superhero alter ego, Captain Awesome, to find the kidnapped class hamster.
Author
Series
Captain Awesome volume 4
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
c2012
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
115 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
To finish summer swimming lessons, Eugene brings out his superhero alter ego, Captain Awesome, to confront the "Blobby Blob-Blob" at the deep end of the pool.
Author
Series
Captain Awesome volume 18
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2016
Edition
First Little Simon hardcover edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
109 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Becoming suspicious when he wakes up without his mother calling him or laying out his clothes, Captain Awesome is delighted to discover that a fun-filled snow day has closed his school.
Author
Series
Captain Awesome volume 20
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2018
Edition
First Little Simon paperback edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
117 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
Eugene runs for second-grade class president against Meredith Mooney, but must find a way to prove he is best for the job without revealing either of their secret identities.
Author
Series
Captain Awesome volume 3
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
c2012
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
112 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Eugene McGillicudy stands up for Sally Williams, the new student at Sunnyview Elementary, and then discovers that they both like an orange cat named Mr. Whiskersworth and the comic book super hero, Super Dude.
Author
Series
Captain Awesome volume 22
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2020
Edition
First Little Simon hardcover edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
115 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"After seeing a real-live magic show, Eugene has decided he wants to become a magician. So he studies magic tricks and practices them on anyone he can: his best friends, his parents, and even his baby sister. Then his teacher announces that her students will all be sharing something new they've learned recently, and Eugene knows this is the perfect chance to show his skills. For his biggest trick yet, Eugene will make the class pet hamster, Turbo,...
Author
Series
Captain Awesome volume 21
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2019
Edition
First Little Simon hardcover edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
114 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Convinced that someone is stealing his old toys, Eugene tries to track down the thief.