Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossed
Teen hero protects refugees in timely graphic novel.
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Parents need to know thatWonder Woman: Tempest Tossedchronicles the teen adventures ofDiana of Themysciraas she attempts to make a home in modern-day New York. Written byLaurie Halse Andersonand illustrated by Leila del Duca, it shows a popular character in a new light. Child trafficking is part of the plot, but actual exploitation is not depicted. There are fistfights, gunplay, and the throwing of furniture and cars. Very infrequent swearing includes "ass," "dumbass," "damn." Young men catcall Diana, but she handles them easily.
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What's the Story?
神奇女侠:暴风雨把打开时,Diana is getting ready to celebrate her "16thBorn Day" with her family of Amazons on Thymiscira when a boatload of refugees crashes on the shore. Although she may never return to her homeland, Diana rescues the castaways and becomes a refugee herself. She eventually makes her way to New York, where she makes new friends and powerful enemies. Will she be able to learn enough about her Amazonian powers to survive in a dangerous new world?
Is It Any Good?
Some superheroes start fighting crime early, and this fish-out-of-water tale of an Amazonian princess in the Big Apple has charm and heart to spare.Wonder Woman: Tempest Tossedby Laurie Halse Anderson and Leila del Duca portrays Diana as a boisterous, gutsy, and compassionate 16-year-old trying to figure out how the world works. Anderson devises a down-to-earth plot that plays to the protagonist's strengths but does not feel the need for giant-scale superheroics. Del Duca captures the character's beauty but also gives her a note of earthiness. Diana saves the day more than once, but she's not all-powerful in the way that the adult version of her character can sometimes seem. Suspenseful, funny, and timely,Tempest Tossedis a wild and valuable ride for newcomers and longtime fans.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about howWonder Woman: Tempest Tossedportrays modern-day refugees. Why is immigration so controversial in parts of the United States and Europe? What can be done to make the process safer and more just?
Why are graphic novels so popular? What does the medium allow that can't be replicated by prose alone? Why have there been fewer female superheroes than male, historically, and how is that situation changing?
Diana is from a secret island without men. How might such a civilization function in real life? Can you name some female leaders here and around the world? Are they treated differently from their male counterparts?
Book Details
- Author:Laurie Halse Anderson
- Genre:Graphic Novel
- Topics:Activism,Princesses, Fairies, Mermaids, and More,Superheroes,Great Girl Role Models
- Book type: Fiction
- Publisher:DC Comics
- Publication date: June 9, 2020
- Publisher's recommended age(s): 14 - 17
- Number of pages: 202
- Available on: Paperback, Nook, iBooks, Kindle
- Last updated: November 30, 2020
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