Apollo: The Brilliant One [Paperback]

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. In the latest volume of Olympians,New York Timesbestselling author George O'Connor continues to turn his extensive knowledge of the original Greek myths into rip-roaring graphic novel storytelling.

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The sun god has his day in the 8th volume of the New York Times bestselling Olympians series!

A shining example of a graphic novel that educates and entertains. School Library Journal,starred review

As in previous series entries, the backmatter includes commentary, analysis, reading lists, and discussion questions. Apollo's darker tendencies overshadow his divine radiance here but, as usual, make better tales. Kirkus Review

George O'Connoris aNew York Times-bestselling author and illustrator of the Olympians series as well as such graphic novels asJourney into Mohawk CountryandBall Peen Hammer. In addition to his graphic novel career, Mr. O'Connor has published several children's picture books. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.