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For fans of adventures similar to Percy Jackson and the Olympians comes a new series for young readers about the early years of Diana (Wonder Woman). Twelve year old Diana has not yet gotten the chance to train as a warrior to protect her island of Themyscira. Diana's best friend Princess Sakina arrives at the island to celebrate in a big festival adding to Diana's worries about ever being trained. During the festival a boy is discovered by Diana and together the three of them embark on an adventure to help save the boy's island from a terrible demon. This book was a delightful introduction to a young Diana and I look forward to reading the next installment!

Before Wonder Woman became Wonder Woman, she was young Diana living on the island of Thymiscira, begging her mother to let her train as a warrior. Men are forbidden from Thymiscira so when Diana discovers Augustus hiding out on a boat during the big Chara festival, it ends up leading to Diana fighting to save two nations and defeat a demon intent on handing Diana over to an unspecified being in exchange for riches. In the process, Diana uncovers strengths and skills she did not know she had. A lively adventure story and introduction to the legend of Wonder Woman. ( )

You are Stronger than you Realize
Diana and the Island of No Return by Aisha Saeed is a fast paced, action packed adventure. Diana has never left her home Themyscira before, and she longs to find her purpose when her mother refuses to let her learn how to fight. When a boy comes desperate for help, Diana and her friend Sakina, must find a way to protect their family. Diana has to learn how to use her unique talents to solve almost impossible problems. Her greatest strengths are her belief in her friends, determination in the face of failure, and courage despite being afraid. I also enjoyed the strong themes of teamwork, and the importance of telling the truth. Diana is at her best in this book, as she shows the numerous reasons why she is such an iconic, and well-loved character. It is good to see more books with great female characters, who are celebrated for being themselves. This book is appropriate for young readers 8 - 12 Years, and has an accessible reading style, and length. ( )