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Athena’s life changes when Zeus calls her to Mount Olympus, revealing her divine lineage. Suddenly she must learn to live among other gods and goddesses, make new friends, and catch up on the education she missed while attending mortal school. The story follows her rapid adjustment to godhood while navigating the challenges of adolescence in a celestial setting.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Joan Holub
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