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The mythmakers : the remarkable fellowship of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien / John Hendrix.
Hendrix, John,
Branch: 0018
Call Number: 741.5 Hen Collection: TX
ISBN: 9781419746345 :
Pub. Info: New York : Abrams Fanfare, 2024.
Target Audience: Ages 14 & Up. Grades 9 & Up.
"The Mythmakers is the illustrated story of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and how each came to write their masterworks-neither story can be told without including the other, they are so intertwined. Through narrative and comic panels, the book chronicles their near-idyllic childhoods, then moves on to both men's horrific tour of the trenches of WWI to their first meeting at Oxford in 1929, and then the foreshadowing, action, and aftermath of WWII. This nonfiction graphic novel follows the shared story of their friendship and creative fellowship, in all its ups and downs, that gave them confidence to venture beyond academic concerns (fantasy wasn't scholarly writing but considered the domain of children), shaped major story/theme ideas, and shifted their ideas about the potential of mythology and faith. The book also shows the camaraderie and the importance of the social/literary circle of friends called the Inklings, and how the friendship of these two great men fell apart and came together again. Hendrix concludes describing how the writings of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien had re-enchanted the 20th century, after two World Wars. In writing aimed at scholars, adults, and young people, these two tweedy academics altered the course of storytelling and embraced the concept that fantasy writing for an adult audience was an accepted form of literature. The format is similar to The Faithful Spy, prose interspersed with images and narrative comics. The narration is often conversations between a knowledgeable wizard and a comical lion. Through brisk conversation between these two friends, they explain some of the bigger ideas in an approachable and entertaining way. Throughout the story, there are "gateways" that lead readers to the back matter where certain themes, such as how myth/fantasy evolved or the art of world-building, are discussed more fully. This device keeps the main story flowing quickly and smoothly for those readers not interested in the more academic ideas behind the narrative. Among the ideas covered in the narrative and back matter: - Tolkien's world building - The "Theology of Creation" linking their faith to their writings - The meaning of real friendship - Notions of modernity and mythology - The value of fantasy - The power of a creative community - An exploration of the different kinds of storytelling in Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, both relying on "The Myth" as a story-telling device, but differing in the use of allegory vs. symbolism - The creative differences of Lewis and Tolkien: the high standards of Tolkien's fiction and the faster and more immediate approach of Lewis's - Logos vs. Mythos: Lewis created from images, Tolkien created from language - The mixing of mythologies Also included are an author's note, endnotes, bibliography and index"--Provided by publisher.
Hendrix, John,
Branch: 0018
Call Number: 741.5 Hen Collection: TX
ISBN: 9781419746345 :
Pub. Info: New York : Abrams Fanfare, 2024.
Target Audience: Ages 14 & Up. Grades 9 & Up.
"The Mythmakers is the illustrated story of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and how each came to write their masterworks-neither story can be told without including the other, they are so intertwined. Through narrative and comic panels, the book chronicles their near-idyllic childhoods, then moves on to both men's horrific tour of the trenches of WWI to their first meeting at Oxford in 1929, and then the foreshadowing, action, and aftermath of WWII. This nonfiction graphic novel follows the shared story of their friendship and creative fellowship, in all its ups and downs, that gave them confidence to venture beyond academic concerns (fantasy wasn't scholarly writing but considered the domain of children), shaped major story/theme ideas, and shifted their ideas about the potential of mythology and faith. The book also shows the camaraderie and the importance of the social/literary circle of friends called the Inklings, and how the friendship of these two great men fell apart and came together again. Hendrix concludes describing how the writings of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien had re-enchanted the 20th century, after two World Wars. In writing aimed at scholars, adults, and young people, these two tweedy academics altered the course of storytelling and embraced the concept that fantasy writing for an adult audience was an accepted form of literature. The format is similar to The Faithful Spy, prose interspersed with images and narrative comics. The narration is often conversations between a knowledgeable wizard and a comical lion. Through brisk conversation between these two friends, they explain some of the bigger ideas in an approachable and entertaining way. Throughout the story, there are "gateways" that lead readers to the back matter where certain themes, such as how myth/fantasy evolved or the art of world-building, are discussed more fully. This device keeps the main story flowing quickly and smoothly for those readers not interested in the more academic ideas behind the narrative. Among the ideas covered in the narrative and back matter: - Tolkien's world building - The "Theology of Creation" linking their faith to their writings - The meaning of real friendship - Notions of modernity and mythology - The value of fantasy - The power of a creative community - An exploration of the different kinds of storytelling in Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, both relying on "The Myth" as a story-telling device, but differing in the use of allegory vs. symbolism - The creative differences of Lewis and Tolkien: the high standards of Tolkien's fiction and the faster and more immediate approach of Lewis's - Logos vs. Mythos: Lewis created from images, Tolkien created from language - The mixing of mythologies Also included are an author's note, endnotes, bibliography and index"--Provided by publisher.
Thor / George O'Connor ; color by SJ Miller.
O'Connor, George,
Branch: 0018
Call Number: 741.5 Oco Collection: TX
ISBN: 9781250760784 :
Pub. Info: New York : First Second, 2024.
Target Audience: Ages 14 & Up. Grades 9 & Up.
"Welcome to the Nine Worlds, home of Gods, Valkyries, Dwarves, Jotnar, and more! Travel the burning rainbow bridge to Asgard where Odin, king of the Aesir, surveys his realm. His thirst for knowledge drives him ever onward, but nothing is learned without sacrifice... In Asgardians, George O'Connor's highly kinetic illustrations bring these gritty and astonishing tales of war, betrayal, and the quest for enlightenment at any cost to vivid and startling life and provide the perfect companion to his Olympians series."-- Provided by publisher
O'Connor, George,
Branch: 0018
Call Number: 741.5 Oco Collection: TX
ISBN: 9781250760784 :
Pub. Info: New York : First Second, 2024.
Target Audience: Ages 14 & Up. Grades 9 & Up.
"Welcome to the Nine Worlds, home of Gods, Valkyries, Dwarves, Jotnar, and more! Travel the burning rainbow bridge to Asgard where Odin, king of the Aesir, surveys his realm. His thirst for knowledge drives him ever onward, but nothing is learned without sacrifice... In Asgardians, George O'Connor's highly kinetic illustrations bring these gritty and astonishing tales of war, betrayal, and the quest for enlightenment at any cost to vivid and startling life and provide the perfect companion to his Olympians series."-- Provided by publisher
The lost souls of Benzaiten / Kelly Murashige.
Murashige, Kelly,
Branch: 0018
Call Number: F Mur Collection: TX
ISBN: 9781641295741 :
Pub. Info: New York, NY : Soho Teen, [2024]
Target Audience: Ages 14 & Up. Grades 9 & Up.
Rendered mute following a traumatic friendship breakup, seventeen-year-old Machi prays to a Japanese goddess to become a vacuum cleaner robot, but accidentally conjures the deity, who is determined to show Machi that life is worth living.
Murashige, Kelly,
Branch: 0018
Call Number: F Mur Collection: TX
ISBN: 9781641295741 :
Pub. Info: New York, NY : Soho Teen, [2024]
Target Audience: Ages 14 & Up. Grades 9 & Up.
Rendered mute following a traumatic friendship breakup, seventeen-year-old Machi prays to a Japanese goddess to become a vacuum cleaner robot, but accidentally conjures the deity, who is determined to show Machi that life is worth living.
Masquerade / O.O. Sangoyomi.
Sangoyomi, O O.,
Branch: 0018
Call Number: F San Collection: TX
ISBN: 9781250904294 :
Pub. Info: New York : Forge, Tor Publishing Group, 2024.
Target Audience: Ages 14 & Up. Grades 9 & Up.
"Set in a wonderfully reimagined 15th century West Africa, Masquerade is a dazzling, lyrical tale exploring the true cost of one woman's fight for freedom and self-discovery, and the lengths she'll go to secure her future. "A bewitching, thrilling and vibrant novel that had me enthralled with every twist and turn." -Jennifer Saint, New York Times bestselling author. Ododo's hometown of Timbuktu has been conquered by the warrior king of Yorubaland. Already shunned as social pariahs, living conditions for Ododo and the other women in her blacksmith guild grow even worse under Yoruba rule. Then Ododo is abducted. She is whisked across the Sahara to the capital city of Sangotee, where she is shocked to discover that her kidnapper is none other than the vagrant who had visited her guild just days prior. But now that he is swathed in riches rather than rags, Ododo realizes he is not a vagrant at all; he is the warrior king, and he has chosen her to be his wife. In a sudden change of fortune, Ododo soars to the very heights of society. But after a lifetime of subjugation, the power that saturates this world of battle and political savvy becomes too enticing to resist. As tensions with rival states grow, revealing elaborate schemes and enemies hidden in plain sight, Ododo must defy the cruel king she has been forced to wed by re-forging the shaky loyalties of the court in her favor, or risk losing everything-including her life. Loosely based on the myth of Persephone, O.O. Sangoyomi's Masquerade takes you on a journey of epic power struggles and political intrigue which turn an entire region on its head"--Provided by publisher.
Sangoyomi, O O.,
Branch: 0018
Call Number: F San Collection: TX
ISBN: 9781250904294 :
Pub. Info: New York : Forge, Tor Publishing Group, 2024.
Target Audience: Ages 14 & Up. Grades 9 & Up.
"Set in a wonderfully reimagined 15th century West Africa, Masquerade is a dazzling, lyrical tale exploring the true cost of one woman's fight for freedom and self-discovery, and the lengths she'll go to secure her future. "A bewitching, thrilling and vibrant novel that had me enthralled with every twist and turn." -Jennifer Saint, New York Times bestselling author. Ododo's hometown of Timbuktu has been conquered by the warrior king of Yorubaland. Already shunned as social pariahs, living conditions for Ododo and the other women in her blacksmith guild grow even worse under Yoruba rule. Then Ododo is abducted. She is whisked across the Sahara to the capital city of Sangotee, where she is shocked to discover that her kidnapper is none other than the vagrant who had visited her guild just days prior. But now that he is swathed in riches rather than rags, Ododo realizes he is not a vagrant at all; he is the warrior king, and he has chosen her to be his wife. In a sudden change of fortune, Ododo soars to the very heights of society. But after a lifetime of subjugation, the power that saturates this world of battle and political savvy becomes too enticing to resist. As tensions with rival states grow, revealing elaborate schemes and enemies hidden in plain sight, Ododo must defy the cruel king she has been forced to wed by re-forging the shaky loyalties of the court in her favor, or risk losing everything-including her life. Loosely based on the myth of Persephone, O.O. Sangoyomi's Masquerade takes you on a journey of epic power struggles and political intrigue which turn an entire region on its head"--Provided by publisher.
Hearts that cut / Kika Hatzopoulou.
Hatzopoulou, Kika,
Branch: 0018
Call Number: F Hat Collection: TX
ISBN: 9780593528747 :
Pub. Info: New York : Razorbill, 2024.
Target Audience: Ages 14 & Up. Grades 9 & Up. 870L Lexile.
As their search continues for the god at the end of the golden thread, Io and Bianca travel to new lands, face powerful enemies, and uncover an appalling plot that traces back centuries.
Hatzopoulou, Kika,
Branch: 0018
Call Number: F Hat Collection: TX
ISBN: 9780593528747 :
Pub. Info: New York : Razorbill, 2024.
Target Audience: Ages 14 & Up. Grades 9 & Up. 870L Lexile.
As their search continues for the god at the end of the golden thread, Io and Bianca travel to new lands, face powerful enemies, and uncover an appalling plot that traces back centuries.
When among crows / Veronica Roth.
Roth, Veronica,
Branch: 0018
Call Number: F Rot Collection: TX
ISBN: 9781250855480 :
Pub. Info: New York : Tor Publishing Group, 2024.
Target Audience: Ages 14 & Up. Grades 9 & Up.
"Pain is Dymitr's calling. His family is one in a long line of hunters who sacrifice their souls to slay monsters. Now he's tasked with a deadly mission: find the legendary witch Baba Jaga. To reach her, Dymitr must ally with the ones he's sworn to kill. Pain is Ala's inheritance. A fear-eating zmora with little left to lose, Ala awaits death from the curse she carries. When Dymitr offers her a cure in exchange for her help, she has no choice but to agree. Together they must fight against time and the wrath of the Chicago underworld. But Dymitr's secrets--and his true motives--may be the thing that actually destroys them"-- Provided by publisher.
Roth, Veronica,
Branch: 0018
Call Number: F Rot Collection: TX
ISBN: 9781250855480 :
Pub. Info: New York : Tor Publishing Group, 2024.
Target Audience: Ages 14 & Up. Grades 9 & Up.
"Pain is Dymitr's calling. His family is one in a long line of hunters who sacrifice their souls to slay monsters. Now he's tasked with a deadly mission: find the legendary witch Baba Jaga. To reach her, Dymitr must ally with the ones he's sworn to kill. Pain is Ala's inheritance. A fear-eating zmora with little left to lose, Ala awaits death from the curse she carries. When Dymitr offers her a cure in exchange for her help, she has no choice but to agree. Together they must fight against time and the wrath of the Chicago underworld. But Dymitr's secrets--and his true motives--may be the thing that actually destroys them"-- Provided by publisher.
Odin / George O'Connor ; color by Norm Grock.
O'Connor, George,
Branch: 0018
Call Number: 741.5 Oco Collection: TX
ISBN: 9781250760760 :
Pub. Info: New York : First Second, 2024.
Target Audience: Ages 14 & Up. Grades 9 & Up.
"Welcome to the Nine Worlds, home of Gods, Valkyries, Dwarves, Jotnar, and more! Travel the burning rainbow bridge to Asgard where Odin, king of the Aesir, surveys his realm. His thirst for knowledge drives him ever onward, but nothing is learned without sacrifice ... In Asgardians, George O'Connor's highly kinetic illustrations bring these gritty and astonishing tales of war, betrayal, and the quest for enlightenment at any cost to vivid and startling life and provide the perfect companion to his Olympians series."-- Provided by publisher
O'Connor, George,
Branch: 0018
Call Number: 741.5 Oco Collection: TX
ISBN: 9781250760760 :
Pub. Info: New York : First Second, 2024.
Target Audience: Ages 14 & Up. Grades 9 & Up.
"Welcome to the Nine Worlds, home of Gods, Valkyries, Dwarves, Jotnar, and more! Travel the burning rainbow bridge to Asgard where Odin, king of the Aesir, surveys his realm. His thirst for knowledge drives him ever onward, but nothing is learned without sacrifice ... In Asgardians, George O'Connor's highly kinetic illustrations bring these gritty and astonishing tales of war, betrayal, and the quest for enlightenment at any cost to vivid and startling life and provide the perfect companion to his Olympians series."-- Provided by publisher
The fox maidens / Robin Ha.
Ha, Robin,
Branch: 0018
Call Number: 741.5 Ha Collection: TX
ISBN: 9780062685131 :
Pub. Info: New York : Balzer + Bray, imprints of HarperCollins Publishers, [2024]
Target Audience: Ages 14 & Up. Grades 9 & Up.
Set in 16th century Korea, this queer, feminist reimagining of the Fox Maiden legend from Korean mythology follows Kai Song, who is determined to be a warrior as she must come to terms with her true identity and take control of her destiny after learning a deadly secret.
Ha, Robin,
Branch: 0018
Call Number: 741.5 Ha Collection: TX
ISBN: 9780062685131 :
Pub. Info: New York : Balzer + Bray, imprints of HarperCollins Publishers, [2024]
Target Audience: Ages 14 & Up. Grades 9 & Up.
Set in 16th century Korea, this queer, feminist reimagining of the Fox Maiden legend from Korean mythology follows Kai Song, who is determined to be a warrior as she must come to terms with her true identity and take control of her destiny after learning a deadly secret.
The lightning thief / Rick Riordan
Riordan, Rick
Branch: 0018
Call Number: F Rio Collection: TX
ISBN: 0786838655
Pub. Info: New York : Disney/Hyperion Paperbacks for Children, 2006, c2005
After learning that he is the son of a mortal woman and Poseidon, god of the sea, twelve-year-old Percy is sent to a summer camp for demigods like himself, and joins his new friends on a quest to prevent a war between the gods
Riordan, Rick
Branch: 0018
Call Number: F Rio Collection: TX
ISBN: 0786838655
Pub. Info: New York : Disney/Hyperion Paperbacks for Children, 2006, c2005
After learning that he is the son of a mortal woman and Poseidon, god of the sea, twelve-year-old Percy is sent to a summer camp for demigods like himself, and joins his new friends on a quest to prevent a war between the gods
Poison's kiss / Breeana Shields.
Shields, Breeana,
Branch: 0018
Call Number: F Shi Collection: TX
ISBN: 9781537987712
Pub. Info: New York : Ember, 2017.
Target Audience: Young Adult Follett School Solutions. HL710 Lexile.
Study Program Note: Accelerated Reader UG 4.8 11.0 Reading Counts RC High School 5.4 18.0
In an alternate world based on the mythology of India, a girl trained since birth as a "poison maiden" in the Raja's service is ordered to kill a boy she loves.
Shields, Breeana,
Branch: 0018
Call Number: F Shi Collection: TX
ISBN: 9781537987712
Pub. Info: New York : Ember, 2017.
Target Audience: Young Adult Follett School Solutions. HL710 Lexile.
Study Program Note: Accelerated Reader UG 4.8 11.0 Reading Counts RC High School 5.4 18.0
In an alternate world based on the mythology of India, a girl trained since birth as a "poison maiden" in the Raja's service is ordered to kill a boy she loves.