Shannon Hale and Dean Hale are a winning combination and their Wonder Woman graphic novel for middle-graders is no exception. I loved this so much and know that young readers will too.

Absolutely adorable, and loved the story, loved the illustrations and the drawing style... That Circe really is crafty...

This was very cute! I really liked the art style a lot.

Mona kind of reminded me of a devil-on-your-shoulder type character or the manifestation of Diana's conscience. She took all of Diana's inner thoughts and convinced her to act on them. Also I wasn't expecting the twist! Circe is one of my favorite characters in Greek mythology and I really liked to see this interpretation of her

I think this is a great book for upper elementary or lower middle school kids, and I will definitely be getting it for my library

This graphic novel was adorable. It is a great starting point for anyone that wants to start reading Wonder Woman comics but just wants to know the basics. We really got to have a lot of fun with this character in this graphic novel. It was also a lot of fun to read. The artwork was great too - lots of bright colors and clean lines. Overall, this is one I would definitely recommend.

A very cute book for young children interested in DC/ Wonder Woman. Drawn wonderfully, great story and moral.

A fantastic addition to the Wonder Woman titles with great cover appeal for the middle grade set.Diana: Princess of the Amazons is an excellently woven origin tale of Wonder Woman by Shannon and Dean Hale, gorgeously illustrated by Victoria Ying.

The following is my Goodreads review, so it is more oriented towards a perspective reeader than a publisher:
"Cute story with good art. A quick read, explores Diana's loliness growing up as the only child on an island of adults. It also deals with what to do when you have made a mistake and it is getting out of hand, and, arguably though not directly, how to deal with friends who are doing bad things. So some great messaging.

Good for fans of DC and Wonder Woman, though it is really geared toward a younger audiance. Still, fun to read as an adult."

This was a cute light read. Diana is bored because she is the only child on the island. She creates a friend but doesn’t realize she is a foe. Chaos ensues.

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

I liked this telling of Diana (aka wonder woman) when she was a little kid. There's a good moral to the story, but also just some fun adventure and fighting monsters. This would be great for a younger reader to get them excited about reading. The illustrations are great, too. I enjoyed this book and am excited to share it with my kids.

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Diana: Princess of the Amazon is a graphic novel Shannon Hale and Dean Hale that follows a young Diana on her home island of Themyscria. At 11, Diana has lived a happy life, surrounded by all the Amazons who live on the island with her. But she’s beginning to feel less and less comfortable with her place on Themyscria. There are no other children for Diana to play with, all the Amazons have responsibilities, and Diana’s mom has less time for her.

After getting into trouble of a small mistake, Diana decides that she needs to make a friend. She creates a friend from clay, and like the magic that brought Diana to life, she wishes for her friend to be real. Diana’s clay sculpture comes to life and Diana quickly names the girl Mona and the two become swift friends. However, Mona may not be the best influence on Diana and Diana is left to figure out what is right and prove she is a true Amazon.

I went into this book not knowing a lot about Wonder Woman other than what I’ve seen in the recent Wonder Woman movie. I was excited to see Wonder Woman before she was a superhero, living as a child in her home community. The way Diana was portrayed as a young child is very relatable and I’m sure younger readers will be able to connect with her.

I enjoyed the art style throughout the book. The second half of the book features colorful monsters that feel very unique to this story. In most portrayals of monsters in graphic novels that I’ve read, they tend to be drawn with dark colors while this book turned that artistic trope on its head to feature monsters that are bright pink, orange, blue, and green.

The exploration of Diana growing up and not feeling like she is a real Amazon was a big feature in the story. Diana is learning to have more responsibility and understand consequences for poor choices. She is also learning to navigate friendship with someone her own age, which is a new experience for her as the only child on Themyscira. The exploration of friendship, responsibility, and consequences make this a great read for upper elementary students, especially those who are moving and making new friends.


Overall, Diana: Princess of the Amazons is a good story about growing up and navigating responsibilities and friendship. I would recommend this to readers who love superheroes or are interested in getting to know more about Wonder Woman. I gave this book 3 out 5 stars.

This graphic novel of Wonder Woman (Diana) as a girl is a cautionary tale. As the only child in the Amazonian community, Diana wants a playmate. After she makes one from clay, it comes alive. Readers will be able to see that her the new friend, Mona, is a problematic friend pretty early. There are some scary moments with monsters and battle, but no one is shown with injuries. Ying’s illustrations are full of color and engaging, making each character unique. I would recommend this to young superhero fans between mid-elementary to late middle grade age.

I read the completed copy of this book. Thank you to DC Comics and NetGalley for sharing the e-galley copy with me. My opinions and reviews are my own.

This was a really cute version of Diana! This book is well written and the illustrations was very good! This was a very charming take on the Warrior Woman!

Diana: Princess of the Amazons is a great introduction to the Wonder Woman character for older elementary and middle school aged readers. It would be a fantastic addition to any graphic novel collection. The graphic novel has a good text to graphics visual that won't intimidate reluctant readers. It would be a good fit for a graphic novel club within a school or public library system.

Thank you NetGalley and DC Entertainment for sharing an eARC of Shannon Hale’s newest book. I am a huge fan of Wonder Woman and so that is why I knew I had to read this book. It was a fun and engaging take on the classic story and one that my sixth graders will be drawn to. I gave this book 5 stars and will definitely be buying for my classroom.

Shannon Hale consistently delivers good writing. It's fun to see more adventures of Diana on her home island. Purchased for my library!

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Review If you've read Hale(s) before, you know this will have humor, warmth and a dose of hard love thrown in. This Diana isn't Wonder Woman yet, she's a young girl on an island of adults who wants to sometimes not be an adult. She wants to goof off and skip school and play tricks.

She wants to be a kid.

A fun, light romp wherein our one day Warrior learns a few things about letting others influence your actions as well as taking responsibility when those actions bring chaos.

<em>Diana: Princess of the Amazons</em> is an excellently woven origin tale of Wonder Woman by Shannon and Dean Hale, gorgeously illustrated by Victoria Ying. Living on the island of Themyscira, Diana knows little of the truth behind her existence. What she does know, however, is that she is constantly surrounded by adult warriors and in desperate need of a friend. So, one day, when she learns the truth of how she came to be, Diana decides to take matters into her own hands. Maybe she can make herself a friend.

This middlegrade graphic novel was one of the most gorgeously illustrated that I've come across. I had so much fun flipping through the pages of exquisite artwork as I read the tale.

The story, while certainly fun and engaging, was at times a bit odd to me. The fact of the matter is that I didn't know much about Wonder Woman before reading this. Honestly, I doubt I'd have even recognized it was a story about Wonder Woman at all had it not been for the synopsis actually mentioning it. And really, I don't think many kids reading this will recognize that either. But what was really strange to me was just the nature of the friend she ends up making.

I guess I just didn't expect it to be dark in that way.

Regardless of this, though, <em>Diana: Princess of the Amazons</em> is a genuinely fun and thoroughly entertaining read. Whether you're a fan of Wonder Woman or not, I imagine just about anyone could fall in love with this book.

<em>I was provided a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.</em>

I absolutely loved this book. It is one that I am going to be purchasing for my classroom library from the book fair this year for sure.

Diana: Princess of the Amazons is a must buy for my library collection! The action, adventure and quest for herself make Diana even more relatable. Shannon Hale did amazing work on this title, I know that it is going to fly off my shelves.

A beautifully done story with a relatable moral, this is a perfect comic for a younger generation. Diana: Princess of the Amazons tells about Diana's struggle with loneliness, something common amog children particularly only children. After making herself a friend, Diana finds herself in trouble she wouldn't be in otherwise.

While blatantly made for children, the comic tells its story and moral without a heavy hand or much fluff. It is an overall cute story perfect for new readers and fans alike.