{"product_id":"athena-goddess-of-wisdom-and-war-9781419748592","title":"Athena: Goddess of Wisdom and War","description":"\u003cb\u003eA spunky, illustrated feminist take on the myth of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and courage from author Imogen Greenberg and award-winning \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eartist and writer \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eIsabel Greenberg.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From the moment she sprung from Zeus's head, Athena was extraordinary. Even though some doubted her as a young goddess, Athena never backed down from a fight. Poseidon wants to be the patron god of a nearby city? Well, so does Athena! And she's going to outwit him and found Athens. Perseus doesn't know how to defeat Medusa? No problem! Athena can give him the knowledge (and shield) he needs to take off her head. Odysseus is lost at sea, seemingly doomed? Not anymore! Athena can get him home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eAthena\u003c\/i\u003e, follow the goddess of wisdom through her adventures with gods and mortals, discover the perils of crossing her, and see how she eventually learned to better understand and aid the human race. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"In addition to telling a ripping yarn, this book gives readers an accurate and structured beginner's foothold in the classics that will keep them reading . . . Three cheers for Athena, smarts, and bravery!\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIsabel Greenberg \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning illustrator, comic artist, and writer. Her graphic novels, including \u003ci\u003eThe Midnight Babies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The One Hundred Nights of Hero\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGlass Town\u003c\/i\u003e, have received starred reviews, won the Best Book Award at the British Comic Awards, and won the Jonathan Cape\/Observer\/Comica Graphic Short Story Prize, among other praise. Greenberg has worked with a variety of clients, including the\u003ci\u003e Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e, Nobrow Press, The National Trust, and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in London and enjoys illustrating all things historical. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eImogen Greenberg \u003c\/b\u003eloves writing history books and myths for children. When not writing, she works in arts and theater administration. She lives in London. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Abrams Fanfare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50645737341202,"sku":"9781419748592","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_681b90b3-ab46-4f53-9692-46dbb548c2f4.jpg?v=1733161190","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/athena-goddess-of-wisdom-and-war-9781419748592","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}