A True Wonder: The Comic Book Hero Who Changed Everything

A True Wonder: The Comic Book Hero Who Changed Everything
Katy Wu, Kirsten W Larson
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Hardback
h267 x 216mm - 40pg
28 Sep 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780358238423
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A behind-the-scenes look at the creation and evolution of Wonder Woman, the iconic character who has inspired generations of girls and women as a symbol of female strength and power. Perhaps the most popular female superhero of all time, Wonder Woman was created by Bill Marston in 1941, upon the suggestion of his wife, Elizabeth. Wonder Woman soon showed what women can do - capture enemy soldiers, defeat criminals, become president, and more. Her path since has inspired women and girls while echoing their ever-changing role in society. Now a new group of devoted young fans enjoy her latest films, Wonder Woman and Wonder Woman 1984, and await a third installation being planned for theatrical release. This exceptional book raises up the many women who played a part in her evolution, from Elizabeth Marston to writer Joye Hummel to director Patty Jenkins, and makes clear that the fight for gender equality is still on-going. AGES: 4 to 7 AUTHOR: Kirsten W. Larson used to work with rocket scientists at NASA. Now she writes books for curious kids. Her picture books include A True Wonder: The Superhero Who Changed Everything; Wood, Wire, Wings: Emma Lilian Todd Invents an Airplane; and The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars are Made of. Katy Wu illustrated the picture books A True Wonder: The Superhero Who Changed Everything by Kirsten W. Larson and Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code by Laurie Wallmark, among several others.
"[I]nspiring and entertaining, much like Wonder Woman herself. . . . A lively exploration of recent women' s history as well as the creation of an iconic female superhero. "--Kirkus, STARRED review "This story about Wonder Woman, the iconic comic book, comic strip, TV show, and blockbuster superhero movie persona, splendidly parallels the history of women in America over the past 80 years. . . . This is an engaging addition to the superhero canon and packs quite a punch for everyday women heroes. "--Booklist, STARRED review
Kirsten W. Larson' s fascination with Wonder Woman began with hours of childhood play. She now lives near LA. kirsten-w-larson. com, Twitter: @KirstenWLarson, Instagram: @KirstenWLarson. Katy Wu has illustrated several picture books about exceptional women and lives in New York City. katycwwu. tumblr. com, Twitter: @thewildkat, Instagram: @thewildkat.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9780358238423
Published: 28 Sep 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Format: Hardback
Height: 267mm
Width: 216mm
Pages: 40

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