ThunderTrucks!: Monster Truck Myths

by Blake Hoena, Fernando Cano (Illustrator)

Overview

Monster trucks collide with Greek myths in this high-octane chapter book. With towering tires and earth-shaking engines, the world's mightiest monster trucks - the ThunderTrucks - crush the competition. Follow the legendary HERCULES monster truck through the ultimate obstacle course! See PERSEUS soar over ginormous jumps! Watch THESEUS face-off, bumper-to-bumper, against his meanest mechanical foe BULLISTIC! And much more monster truck mayhem!! With short, action-packed chapters and high-powered art, the ThunderTrucks will have little motorheads and mythology fans alike shifting their reading habits into high gear.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781684360017
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	03/01/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	24 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

cz Blake A. Hoena grew up in central Wisconsin, where he wrote stories about robots conquering the moon and trolls lumbering around the woods behind his parents house. He now lives in Minnesota and enjoys writing about fun things like history, space aliens, and superheroes. Blake has written more than fifty chapter books and dozens of graphic novels for children.
Fernando Cano is an emerging illustrator born in Mexico City, Mexico. He currently resides in Monterrey, Mexico, where he works as a full-time illustrator and colorist at Graphikslava studio. He has done illustration work for Marvel, DC Comics, and role-playing games like Pathfinder from Paizo Publishing. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging out with friends, singing, rowing, and drawing.

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From Blake Hoena, prolific author of children’s books and graphic novels, including dozens of titles on Greek mythology for young readers; Perfect for young monster truck fans; Fun, fast-paced introduction to Greek mythology.

Editorial Reviews

02/01/2018
Gr 2–4—In this collection of stories, readers meet Theseus, Perseus, and Hercules—though not the figures from Greek mythology. These three characters are the super strong, super fast ThunderTrucks! Each of their stories are told in this boldly illustrated short chapter book. The trucks are the action-packed personification of their Greek inspirations. Each truck goes through a series of obstacles to gain the coveted title of ThunderTruck, while also standing up to bullies and helping others in trouble. Readers familiar with the Greek myths will discover some similarities between the source material and the ThunderTruck characters. Strong anti-bullying messages and lessons about humility and hard work are effortlessly woven into the fast-paced tales. The large typeface is interspersed with several keywords in an oversized font. Cartoon illustrations will grab readers' attention. VERDICT A high-octane page-turner for young mythology lovers and monster truck fans.—Emily Beasley, Omaha Public Schools

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