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Diana and the Hero's Journey

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Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

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This is a very cute story about young Diana, aka Wonder Woman, as she goes on a little 'adventure' with her goat friend, Phyllis. Diana is then told a few versions of the story of Hero, as she's fixing her mistakes, and I loved that the illustrator, Penelope Rivera Gaylord, used different art styles for each story - this a great way to keep kids engaged, and it also makes this children's story a bit more interesting for the grown ups as well.

Grace Ellis does a great job at bringing young Diana to life and showing how she eventually grows into the hero that is Wonder Woman. I've not read anything by Ellis before, though I have friends who rave about Lumberjanes, and after this I am more interested in checking out her other work.

DC has been doing well with their releases for children lately!

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I love the art SO much! It was really neat to see the art change as Diana was listening to a story. I think my students will really enjoy this book.

4 stars

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A cute story, but Diana isn't very likeable in this one and just came across as a spoiled brat. The artwork was also not my cup of tea, as it made the world feel flat and boring.

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This book is a fun and beautifully illustrated Wonder Woman story that is perfect for younger readers.

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This was a cute book. It was about a young Diana and her Amazon family on their island.

She sorta ruins a Festival that her Mom is trying to put on. And, so, she has to go to different Amazons to hear the story of Hero (the lady the Festival is for). And, in the process, she learns about what being a hero is about.

Such a great balance between the DC/Wonder Woman mythos and keeping it age appropriate for kids. A really fun book and a fun read.

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In this graphic novel, we follow Diana, as she learns the story of Hero the first hero in Greek mythology. Diana is very excited about Hero's Day because there's a feast AND she gets a present! But Diana doesn't want to help set up for the festival, she just wants to punch things! Diana and her pet goat Phyllis wreck all the Amazonian's hard work and as a punishment, Diana's mom tells her that she needs to learn the story of Hero and take responsibility for her actions. So off Diana goes to learn what it really means to be a hero.

This was really cute! I think that this is a great starting point for younger DC fans to be introduced to Diana and the Amazonians.

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Diana and the Hero's Journey tells of a young, precocious Wonder Woman on the day of a festival. When her childish hi-jinks cause the festival to almost be destroyed she is tasked with finding out exactly what the festival is all about. She soon discovers that the story of the great Hero means different things to different people.

First, the artwork was stunning! I loved that each person's perspective on the story was told in a different artistic style. It lent further emphasis on the differences in the stories. The personalities of each of the characters was well highlighted and the interactions between them was realistic. Diana was a typical work-avoidance kid with high opinions and even higher energy levels and I LOVED that her Aunt had to pull Mom aside to talk her down from her anger at Diana's antics.

Overall I thought this was a great book and I know that kids will love it. My only complaint was that I felt like some parts of Hero's journey were a little confusing in the telling. I thought it was a good touch when Diana would break in for clarification, but I still feel that there are a few parts that may still be a bit muddy.

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I think this was a little bit twee for my liking. I’ve been enjoying the Hales’ young Diana books and though different this isn’t miles away. I just felt like something was lacking.

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Young Diana is incredible, she really is a hero that's a great way to introduce younger girls to Wonder Woman. I really enjoyed this book!

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When Diana accidentally ruins the preparations for the Hero festival, she and her goat Phyllis are sent to discover the story of Hero. The only problem is that each of the Amazons has their own version of the story. Which version is true, and will Diana be able to accept it?

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This is a story about Diana before she becomes Wonder Woman. She is anxious to be a hero, but still has a lot to learn as a child. When she wrecks the Hero's festival due to her impatience, she is sent to learn about why the community celebrates the festival and to help fix the damage she caused.

Diana learns about community, working together, and how fighting isn't always the answer to problems as she hears the story of Hero from different people she comes across. The book is exciting, funny, and engaging for children with interesting illustrations and different storytelling methods. I know some of my 3rd grade students would love a book like this!

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This was so good, and very adorable! I loved all the different art styles, and the story was fun and full of adventure! This is a wonderful addition to Wonder Woman lore, and I think that it will be loved by kids.

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A fun look into the life of Diana also known as Wonder Woman but in her younger years! Diana wants to be a warrior, but growing and training to become one is never easy. During the preparation for a festival celebrating the story of Hero, the first hero in Greek mythology, Diana and her goat accidentally get into a chaotic mess and now she'll have to clean up said mess. With the help of her Amazonian sisters, Diana will learn the story of Hero while also going on an adventure herself. This was such a delightful and fun read. It's a great one for kids starting to get to know Wonder Woman's story!

*Thanks Netgalley and DC Entertainment, DC Comics for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

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Young Diana is excited for Hero’s Day because she gets a present. However, after she ruins the preparations, she has to help redo everything. While doing that, she learns about Hero’s story and what it means to really be a hero.

I thought this was a really cute read! I loved young rambunctious Diana and her goat Phyllis. I think the illustrations were really cute, and the message was great!

I received my copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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