diana princess of the amazons graphic novel

Thanks to NetGalley and DC Comics for the opportunity to read this book. If you’re interested in the other books I’m reading right now, please visit my Goodreads page! I would recommend this to readers who love superheroes or are interested in getting to know more about Wonder Woman. Overall, Diana: Princess of the Amazons is a good story about growing up and navigating responsibilities and friendship. The exploration of friendship, responsibility, and consequences make this a great read for upper elementary students, especially those who are moving and making new friends.

She is also learning to navigate friendship with someone her own age, which is a new experience for her as the only child on Themyscira. Diana is learning to have more responsibility and understand consequences for poor choices.

The exploration of Diana growing up and not feeling like she is a real Amazon was a big feature in the story. In most portrayals of monsters in graphic novels that I’ve read, they tend to be drawn with dark colors while this book turned that artistic trope on its head to feature monsters that are bright pink, orange, blue, and green.

The second half of the book features colorful monsters that feel very unique to this story. I enjoyed the art style throughout the book. The way Diana was portrayed as a young child is very relatable and I’m sure younger readers will be able to connect with her. I was excited to see Wonder Woman before she was a superhero, living as a child in her home community. I went into this book not knowing a lot about Wonder Woman other than what I’ve seen in the recent Wonder Woman movie. However, Mona may not be the best influence on Diana and Diana is left to figure out what is right and prove she is a true Amazon. Diana’s clay sculpture comes to life and Diana quickly names the girl Mona and the two become swift friends. She creates a friend from clay, and like the magic that brought Diana to life, she wishes for her friend to be real. There are no other children for Diana to play with, all the Amazons have responsibilities, and Diana’s mom has less time for her.Īfter getting into trouble of a small mistake, Diana decides that she needs to make a friend. But she’s beginning to feel less and less comfortable with her place on Themyscria. At 11, Diana has lived a happy life, surrounded by all the Amazons who live on the island with her. Diana: Princess of the Amazon is a graphic novel Shannon Hale and Dean Hale that follows a young Diana on her home island of Themyscria.

Diana princess of the amazons graphic novel