Oh My Gods! (OMGs #1)

by Stephanie Cooke (Author) Juliana Moon (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 6th − 7th Grade
Series: Omgs

Oh My Gods!, the first in a new middle grade graphic novel series, reads as if Raina Telgemeier and Rick Riordan teamed up to write a comic, and offers a fresh and funny spin on Greek mythology.

When an average girl moves to Mt. Olympus, she discovers her new classmates are gods and mythological creatures are actually real--as if junior high isn't hard enough! Karen is just an average thirteen-year-old from New Jersey who loves to play video games with her friends and watch movies with her mom. But when she moves to Greece to live with her eccentric, mysterious father, Zed, suddenly everything she thought about herself--about life--is up in the air.

Starting a new school can be difficult, but starting school at Mt. Olympus Junior High, where students are gods and goddesses, just might take the cake. Especially when fellow classmates start getting turned to stone. Greek mythology . . . a little less myth, a little more eek! And if Karen's classmates are immortal beings, who does that make her?

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Gr 4-8--A mystery of mythological proportions kicks off a charming new comic series. Middle schooler Karen learns she'll be staying with her father at Mt. Olympus while her mom relocates for an art project. Though it takes Karen some time to catch on, readers will notice something's up; she's treated like royalty on the flight and greeted by an enormous welcoming committee accompanying her father, "Zed," at the airport. Karen discovers that her father is Zeus, king of the gods, and her classmates are the Olympians themselves, who have chosen to be teens again for fun. She's still trying to get into the swing of things when a student is found turned to stone. Worried about suspicion falling on her, Karen enlists the help of her classmates to clear her name and crack the case. Readers pleased by the well-paced plot and endearing characters will be happy to note that the ending indicates further escapades are in store. Those familiar with Greek mythology will enjoy deciphering who is who, both from clues in the text and in the lively full-color illustrations. Karen and her father are white; the other characters are a variety of skin tones. Back matter includes character biographies of the featured Olympians and a bibliography. VERDICT Sure to be a hit among readers seeking an exciting mystery with mythological flair. Purchase where Rick Riordan's series are popular.--Darla Salva Cruz, Suffolk Cooperative Lib. Syst., Bellport, NY

Copyright 2021 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Review quotes

"[An] adorable father-daughter-bonding story with a twist....A fun romp with minimal drama and plenty of heart makes this a refreshing read, and a teaser ending indicates more to come."—Booklist

"A breezy tone and well-placed gags keep things moving in Cooke and Fitzpatrick's series opener.... Instantly inviting art with strong lines and a colorful palette by Moon quickly situates the reader."—Publishers Weekly

"Sure to be a hit among readers seeking an exciting mystery with mythological flair."—School Library Journal

"Visually, Moon's bright and expressive art propels Cooke and Fitzpatrick's narrative, with tidy stylization and an alluring full-color palette....Intriguing." —Kirkus
Stephanie Cooke
Stephanie Cooke is an award-nominated writer and editor based out of Toronto, Canada. Her writing work is featured in Millarworld Annual, The Secret Loves of Geek Girls, and Toronto Comics Anthology. Oh My Gods is her debut graphic novel. Visit her on Twitter and Instagram @hellocookie

Insha Fitzpatrick is a New Jersey-based writer, editor, film nerd, and professional spooky person. She's the founder and co-Editor-in-Chief of DIS/MEMBER and co-Editor-in-Chief of Rogues Portal. Her bylines include Geek.com, Birth.Movies.Death. Visit her at www.ifitzpatrick.com onTwitter: @benwyyatt and on Instagram: @iinshagram.

Juliana Moon is a Brazilian digital artist working in comics and illustration. She lives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Visit her at www.julianamoon.com, on Twitter @notjulianamoon and on Instagram @julianamoon.

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780358299516
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publication date
January 05, 2021
Series
Omgs
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV022020 - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, & Fables | Greek & Roman
JUV008070 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Fairy Tales, Folklore, Legends & Mythology
Library of Congress categories
Fathers and daughters
Schools
Middle schools
Mythology, Greek
Cartoons and comics
Comics (Graphic works)
Gods, Greek
Zeus (Greek deity)
Little Maverick Reading List
Selection 2022

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