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    I Am Hermes, by Mordicai Gerstein | Book Review

    Dr. Jen HarrisonBy Dr. Jen HarrisonOctober 1, 2021Updated:October 1, 20212 Mins Read Ages 4-8 Graphic Novels Mythology
    I Am Hermes, by Mordicai Gerstein | Book Review
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    I Am Hermes

    Written and Illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein

    Ages 5-8 | 72 Pages

    Publisher: Holiday House | ISBN: 978-0-8234-3942-3

    What to Expect: Mythology, History, Comic Book

    Who is Hermes? Hermes is “the messenger of the Gods, and God of sports, business, sleep, liars, thieves, and mischief.” He’s also the God who “invented the alphabet, astronomy, gymnastics, games, music, song, and the lyre!” Hermes steals his brother Apollo’s cows, outwits twin giants, inspires Aesop to write his fables, and even takes over the internet (no, not really). With all of these accomplishments to his name, it’s easy to see why Hermes is the God that ordinary human beings love best! In I Am Hermes, Mordicai Gerstein helps Hermes to tell his amazing life story as a rollicking graphic novel, complete with monsters, pranks, and a happy ending.

    I Am Hermes Illustration

    I Am Hermes adapts a classic set of Greek myths to comic-book format, making skillful use of the humor, characterization, and action-packed momentum that make these tales such timeless classics. The volume is beautifully formatted, from the gold glitter garnishing Hermes robes on the front cover to the full-color illustrations of the narrative frames within. The graphic novel format provides opportunities for readers to build their visual rhetoric skills as well as giving these classics an up-to-date, modern feel. As a character, Hermes comes to life through humorous dialogue and quirky speech patterns. Overall, this is a fun dive into ancient history that readers are sure to enjoy.

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    About the Author and Illustrator

    Mordicai Gerstein was an American artist, writer, and film director, best known for illustrating and writing children’s books. Gerstein was born in Los Angeles, California.

    I Am Hermes, written and illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein, was reviewed by Dr. Jen Harrison. Discover more books like I Am Hermes by following our reviews and articles tagged with mythology, Greek Mythology, and comic books.

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    Dr. Jen Harrison currently teaches writing and literature at East Stroudsburg University. She also provides freelance writing, editing, and tuition services as the founder of Read.Write.Perfect. She completed her Ph.D. in Children’s and Victorian Literature at Aberystwyth University in Wales, in the UK. After a brief spell in administration, Jen then trained as a secondary school English teacher and worked for several years teaching Secondary School English, working independently as a private tutor of English, and working in nursery and primary schools. She is an editor for the peer-reviewed journal of children’s literature, Jeunesse, and publishes academic work on children’s non-fiction, YA speculative fiction, and the posthuman.

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