(3) 4-6 Olympians series. The Olympians series returns to a direct focus on a single deity, here the daughter of Zeus and Leto. The comic-book format and illustrations are well suited to telling these stories, and bold, exaggerated facial expressions and poses exemplify the superhuman nature of the characters. Author's note, "G(r)eek Notes," and character bios provide additional insight. Reading list. Bib.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(3) 4-6 Goddess Girls series. In these latest installments, we meet four more students from Mount Olympus Academy, including stout-hearted Artemis and nosy-parker Pheme. The young goddesses must navigate their way through the trials and tribulations of being both goddesses and teens, dealing with many of the same issues that mortal girls face. Entertaining, lightweight mythological fantasy for preteens. Review covers these Goddess Girls titles: Aphrodite the Beauty, Artemis the Brave, Pandora the Curious, and Pheme the Gossip.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear

(3) 4-6 Goddess Girls series. Athletic Artemis competes with her brother; cantankerous Medusa really just wants to make friends; and Cassandra tries to prove her prophetic powers to her classmates. The Mount Olympus Academy students must navigate their way through the trials and tribulations of being both goddesses and teens. These latest installments will delight lovers of the breezy mythological fantasy series. Review covers these Goddess Girls titles: Artemis the Loyal, Cassandra the Lucky, and Medusa the Mean.

Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear

(4) 4-6 Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Adapted by Robert Venditti. Illustrated by Attila Futaki. Two of Percy Jackson's early adventures--questing for the Golden Fleece to renew Camp Half-Blood's protections, saving Annabeth from holding up the world in Atlas's stead--are turned into polished graphic novels with charismatic illustrations. Somewhat visually indistinguishable characters and a few overbroad narrative leaps cause periodic confusion, but the format makes the most of dynamic settings and thrilling monster battles. Review covers these Percy Jackson and the Olympians titles: The Sea of Monsters and The Titan's Curse

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam