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Amaterasu: Return of the Sun [A Japanese Myth]
Contributor(s): Storrie, Paul D. (Author), Randall, Ron (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 0822565730     ISBN-13: 9780822565734
Publisher: Graphic Universe
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: January 2008
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Annotation: This graphic novel tells the story of Amaterasu, the Japanese Shinto goddess of the sun. Amaterasus parents create the first eight islands of Japan. Amaterasus father later puts his children in charge of parts of the natural world. Beautiful and kindly Amaterasu is made the goddess of the sun. But her brother, Susano, god of the sea and storms, is jealous of his sisters position. In fear of Susanos temper, Amaterasu hides in a cave, plunging the world into darkness. The other gods and goddesses must come up with a clever plan to lure Amaterasu from her hiding place and restore order to the world.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - General
Dewey: 299.561
Age Level: 9-14
Grade Level: 4-9
Lexile Measure: 600 GN (Graphic Novel)
Guided Reading: V (Grade 5)
Series: Graphic Myths & Legends (Paperback)
Physical Information: 0.12" H x 6.4" W x 9.08" L (0.29 lbs) 48 pages
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 111961
Reading Level: 3.4   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:

This graphic novel tells the story of Amaterasu, the Japanese Shinto goddess of the sun. Amaterasu's parents create the first eight islands of Japan. Amaterasu's father later puts his children in charge of parts of the natural world. Beautiful and kindly Amaterasu is made the goddess of the sun. But her brother, Susano, god of the sea and storms, is jealous of his sister's position. In fear of Susano's temper, Amaterasu hides in a cave, plunging the world into darkness. The other gods and goddesses must come up with a clever plan to lure Amaterasu from her hiding place and restore order to the world.


Contributor Bio(s): Storrie, Paul D.: -

Paul D. Storrie was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and despite time spent in Grand Rapids, Chicago, and Los Angeles, has returned to Metro-Detroit time and again. He attended Grand Valley State University and received a B.A. in English Language and Literature, knowing that he wanted to tell stories for a living. His first published work was the comic book series Robyn of Sherwood in 1998. Since then he has written for numerous publishers, including a story for Marvel's Captain America: Red, White & Blue anthology, the mini-series Gotham Girls for DC Comics, Star Trek Alien Spotlight: Andorians for IDW, and several tales for Graphic Universe, including Junior Library Guild selection Hercules: The Twelve Labors with artist Steve Kurth and Children's Choice Book Awards finalist Beowulf: Monster Slayer with artist Ron Randall.

Randall, Ron: -

Ron Randall has drawn comics for every major comic publisher in the United States, including Marvel, DC, Image, and Dark Horse. His Myths and Legends work includes Thor & Loki: In the Land of Giants and Amaterasu: Return of the Sun. He has also worked on super hero comics such as Justice League and Spiderman; science fiction titles such as Star Wars and Star Trek; fantasy adventure titles such as DragonLance and Warlord; suspense and horror titles including SwampThing, Predator, and Venom; and his own creation, Trekker. He lives in Portland, Oregon.


 
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