They are the perfect style to announce that this is a gentle introduction to Wonder Woman for younger readers. The illustrations by Ying are what make Diana: Princess of the Amazons stand apart. Savvy readers will know exactly what is happening to Diana and how it all must end, but will likely enjoy the story regardless of a lack of any twists or turns. So is the climax of discovering that a former friend might not be who you thought they were–leading to the growing pains of separation. Still, the themes of feeling shut out and longing for someone who can make a person feel like they fit in are the same. The only difference here, of course, is that the book is not a contemporary, but rather a fantasy set on a mythical island. The adorable illustrations by Victoria Ying truly make the book, however.ĭiana: Princess of the Amazons fits right in with the trend of friendship stories in graphic novels for tweens. The story is simple and not full of any surprises, but it is a good introduction to Wonder Woman for younger readers (grades 3-5). Her loneliness, however, turns out to be just the advantage an old enemy of the Amazons needs in order to regain power. The only young girl on an island full of women, Diana longs both to be appreciated and to find a friend. Shannon and Dean Hale bring Wonder Woman fans a cute story about Diana before she became a superhero.
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