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Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom Graphic Novel
By (Author) Joan Holub
Created by Suzanne Williams
Adapted by David Campiti
Illustrated by Glass House Graphics
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Simon & Schuster
Aladdin
4th May 2022
United States
Children
Fiction
741.5973
Hardback
144
420g
After pulling a magical thunderbolt from a stone, ten-year-old Zeus goes on the adventure of a lifetime in this first graphic novel adapted from the popular Heroes in Training series!
The terrible Titansmerciless giants who enjoy snacking on humanshave dominated the earth and driven the world into chaos. But their rule is about to be put to the test as a group of young Olympians discover their powers and prepare to righteously rule the universe...
Ten-year-old Zeus is mystified (and super-annoyed) by the fact that he keeps getting hit by lightning. Every. Single. Year. Still, its by far the most interesting thing that happens to him. Hes never been far from the cave where he grew up and is beginning to think hell never have a real adventure.
But Zeus gets his wishand a lot more than he bargained forwhen he is kidnapped by dangerous, giant Titans! In a scramble for a weapon to defend himself, Zeus grabs an actual thunderbolt from a stone. Its incredible power keeps the Titans at bay, and its mysterious markings lead Zeus on a quest to rescue his fellow Olympians from the evil Cronus.
Armed with his trusty thunderbolt (named Bolt, of course), Zeus is on an adventure of a lifetimeand a journey to fulfill his destiny as King of the Gods.
Joan Holub has authored and/or illustrated over 140 childrens books, including the Goddess Girls series, the Heroes in Training series, theNew York Timesbestselling picture bookMighty Dads(illustrated by James Dean), andLittle Red Writing(illustrated by Melissa Sweet). She lives in North Carolina and is online at JoanHolub.com.
Suzanne Williams is a former elementary school librarian and the author of over seventy books for children, including the award-winning picture booksLibrary Lil(illustrated by Steven Kellogg) andMy Dog Never Says Please(illustrated by Tedd Arnold), and several chapter book and middle grade series. She also coauthors the Goddess Girls and Thunder Girls series with the fantastic Joan Holub. Visit her at Suzanne-Williams.com.
David Campitiis an animation producer and voiceover actor and is CEO of Glass House Graphics/Cutting Edge Animation & Publishing Services. His talent team has worked on such features asDespicable Me,Rio,Gnomeo & Juliet, andHorton Hears a Whoand fully producedNiko: The Journey to MagikaandEl Americano.