Wrath of the Elements: Amaterasu/Yu the Great
By (Author) Paul D. Storrie
Illustrated by Ron Randall
Illustrated by Sandy Carruthers
Lerner Publishing Group
Lerner Publishing Group
1st December 2023
United States
Children
Hardback
96
Width 168mm, Height 235mm
Two-in-one editions featuring enduring myths and legends from a variety of cultures, retold in action-packed graphic-novel style. Prepare for tales of elemental power from world mythology, featuring a story of Amaterasu (a Japanese myth) and of Yu the Great (a Chinese legend).
After Amaterasus parents create the islands of Japan, they put their children in charge of the natural world. Amaterasu becomes the goddess of the sun. Her brother grows jealous of her position. Fearing his temper, Amaterasu hides away, plunging the world into darkness. Can the other gods lure her out and restore light to the world
Yu the Great has descended from the gods and been born from a golden dragon. But when great floods threaten China, even he will need some help. To fight the flooding, Yu will join forces with a tortoise, an owl, and a dragonand use magic soil to plug the underwater springs causing havoc.
Paul D. Storrie is a comic book author based in Michigan. He received his B.A. in English Language and Literature from Grand Valley State University and has written numerous books for children and young adults.
Sandy Carruthers attended Holland College where he trained as a graphic artist and then studied illustration at Sheridan College in Ontario. In 1992, he began teaching graphic design while creating comic art on the side. He is based in Mount Albion.
Ron Randall has drawn comics for every major comic publisher in the United States, including Marvel, DC, Image, and Dark Horse. His work includes superhero, science fiction, fantasy, and horror comics. He lives in Portland, Oregon.