Historical fiction (Children's/YA)
Petros' War Graphic Novel
by Alki Zei; Angeliki Darlasi (adapt.), Dimitris Mastoros
Description
Alki Zei, the legendary novelist, has shaped modern Greek literature and children’s fiction like none other. Petros’ war, one of her monumental novels, that has been translated in 11 languages, is being transformed into a graphic novel, with her own blessing before her recent passing. With respect to the original text and its spirit and atmosphere, Angeliki Darlasi and Dimitris Mastoros adapt this classic work of Greek literature for the new generation.
Petros, a nine year old boy, is very sad because his cricket is dead. His elder sister, Antigone, wants to give him the box of her bracelet for burying it. Petros prefers to squeeze it in the crevice of the girder. But he doesn’t have the time. The next morning he is waken up abruptly by his mother. “Wake up and get ready. There is war! Can’t you listen to the sirens?” It is the 28th of October 1940. Petros knows about the war in his books. He is thrilled by heroes, shields, swords and victories. Is it the same in reality?
Young Petros lives the war, occupation and resistance together with his parents, his sister, his grandfather and his turtle, Theodore. We follow him in his long walk with all the real adventures that take place between October 1940 and October 1944, when Greece was liberated.
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Reviews
"Local colour is not obtrusive; indeed, except for a few references to peculiar Greek festivals and foods, the scene might be any city of occupied Europe. Girls should find this story as absorbing as boys, for young Petros has an older sister and girl students play an important part in resistance activities. It is a book well worth having on school and public library shelves and deserves wide readership in the 11 to 13 age range."
Michael Thomas,
The Times Educational Supplement
Author Biography
Alki Zei (1925-2020) was one of the most celebrated and influencial writers of children's literature. Her entire work is translated in various languages around the world. Among her numerous distinctions, she was awarded the Athens Academy Award for her entire work, and she was named Commander of the order of Arts & Letters by the French Ministry of Culture. For more information on her life and work, visit http://www.alkizei.com/en/life.
Angeliki Darlasi studied Theatre Studies (University of Athens) and Performance Studies (C.S.S.D. London). She is a writer, playwright and tutor (for adults and children) in Creative Writing and Theatrical Education. Since 2000 she has written a great number of books and plays for children, most of which have won multiple awards such as the Greek State Prize and the Greek IBBY’s prize.
Metaichmio Publications S.A.
Metaichmio was founded in 1993 and today is one of the most important and leading publishing companies in Greece, specializing in translated and Greek fiction, as well as in children’s and educational books, academic books, biographies, contemporary comment and graphic novels, both translated and original. Our list includes many multi-awarded Greek authors and illustrators. Over the years, our original titles (children’s and adult) and our acclaimed contributors have been awarded among others with the following distinctions: The Greek State Prize (for Adult and Children’s Literature) Academy of Athens Novel Prize IBBY awards and nominations Mentions in the White Raven Catalogue of the International Children’s Library of Munich Nominations for the Hans Christian Andersen Illustration Award “Public” Book Awards Literary Prizes awarded by Anagnostis / Dekata literary magazines
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- Publication Date December 2020
- Orginal LanguageGreek
- ISBN/Identifier 9786180322033
- Publication Country or regionGreece
- FormatHardback
- Pages172
- ReadershipChildren
- Publish StatusUnpublished
- Original Language TitlePetros' War
- Original Language AuthorsAlki Zei
- Dimensions28 x 21 cm
- IllustrationBlack/White illustrations
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