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Monkey King and the World of Myths: The Monster and the Maze: A Graphic Novel

by Maple Lam

The Monkey King takes on Greek mythology

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The Monkey King takes on Greek mythology

Sun Wukong’s bid to become a god sends him from his familiar legend into ancient Greek myth. To fulfill his bargain with the gods, he must confront a threat turning humans, beasts, and gods into monsters—and navigate the underworld, a three-headed dog’s care, and a labyrinth before facing the Minotaur. This graphic novel brings Chinese mythological tradition into conversation with Greek figures, using a world-saving quest as the framework for its humorous adventure. The clash of mythologies, monster battles, and maze challenge give the story its central shape.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Ages 9–12 looking for a humorous graphic novel adventure
  • Readers interested in Sun Wukong and mythological creatures
  • Fans of stories that combine Chinese and Greek mythology

Themes

Mythology across culturesHeroism and ambitionMonsters and transformationQuests and challenges

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Book overview

Percy Jackson meets Dragon Ball in the first book of this adorable, funny, and action-packed graphic novel series! Follow along as the legendary Monkey King tries to save the world from a mysterious new threat--and smashes his way through the world of ancient Greek mythology in the process!

A long-forgotten evil has reemerged, determined to transform everyone--humans, beasts, and gods alike--into monsters. And there's only one being who can stop it, or at least that's what he thinks. Sun Wukong, aka the Monkey King, is said to be the mightiest of all beasts, and he's made a deal with the gods. They will grant him his greatest wish and make him a god too. All he has to do is battle these monsters, defeat this evil, and basically save the world. What could possibly go wrong?

Wukong must first journey to Greece, where he'll have to figure out how to escape the underworld alive, be a good pet-sitter for a three-headed dog, and ultimately find his way through a labyrinth. But when he comes face-to-face with the Minotaur, will he have what it takes to slay the monster . . . or will the Monkey King's story end up a Greek tragedy?
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