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This fictional biography of Wonder Woman is the exciting new addition to the Stories Change the World series from Brad Meltzer and Christopher Eliopoulos, the team behind the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World books

This picture book is the perfect way to introduce young readers to Princess Diana of Themyscira, from her beginning on the island nation of Themyscira to her becoming Wonder Woman on Earth, armed with her Lasso of Truth and indestructible bracelets.

The Stories Change the World series retells beloved, iconic fictional tales of heroism, providing a lively and fun first version of the myth and why it's inspirational, and serving as a fantastic stepping stone to get young readers interested in nonfiction biographies.

Included in each book

• A timeline of key moments in the story's history
• Images of important film, TV, and cartoon versions of the story
• Comic-book-style illustrations that are in the superhero's life story
• Childhood moments that influenced the hero
• Facts that make great conversation-starters
• A character trait that makes the character heroic and that readers can aspire to

You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic series!

40 pages, Hardcover

First published July 11, 2023

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About the author

Brad Meltzer

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Brad Meltzer is the Emmy-nominated, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lightning Rod, The Escape Artist, and eleven other bestselling thrillers. He also writes non-fiction books like The JFK Conspiracy, about a secret plot to kill JFK before he was sworn in – and the Ordinary People Change the World kids book series, which he does with Chris Eliopoulos and inspired the PBS KIDS TV show, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. His newest kids books are We are the Beatles, We are the Beatles, and I am Simone Biles. His newest inspirational book is Make Magic, based on his viral commencement address.

In addition to his fiction, Brad is one of the only authors to ever have books on the bestseller list for Non-Fiction (The Nazi Conspiracy), Advice (Heroes for My Son and Heroes for My Daughter), Children’s Books (I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln) and even comic books (Justice League of America), for which he won the prestigious Eisner Award.

He is also the host of Brad Meltzer’s Lost History and Brad Meltzer’s Decoded on the History Channel, and is responsible for helping find the missing 9/11 flag that the firefighters raised at Ground Zero, making national news on the 15th anniversary of 9/11. Meltzer unveiled the flag at the 9/11 Museum in New York, where it is now on display. See the video here. The Hollywood Reporter recently put him on their list of Hollywood’s 25 Most Powerful Authors.

He also recently delivered the commencement address at the University of Michigan, in front of 70,000 people, including his graduating son. Entitled Make Magic and called “one of the best commencement addresses of all time,” it’s been shared millions of times across social media. Do yourself a favor, watch it here and buy the book here.

For sure, it’s tough to find anyone being so successful in so many different mediums of the popular culture. But why does Brad thrive in all these different professions? His belief that ordinary people change the world. It is that core belief that runs through every one of his projects.

His newest thriller, The Lightning Rod, brings back characters Nola and Zig in a setting that will blow your mind (you won't believe where the government let Brad go). For now, we'll say this: What's the one secret no one knows about you? It's about to come out. Nearly 2,000 five-star reviews. Raves by everyone from the Wall Street Journal, to James Patterson, to Brad's mother-in-law. Plus that twist at the end! And yes, the new Zig & Nola thriller is coming soon!

His newest non-fiction book, The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy -- and Why It Failed, which he wrote with Josh Mensch, is a true story about a secret assassination plot to kill JFK at the start of his Presidency and, if successful, would’ve changed history.

His illustrated children’s books I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln, which he does with artist Chris Eliopoulos, were written for his own children, to give them better heroes to look up to. Try them. You won’t believe how inspired you and your family will be. Some of our favorites in the series are I am Mister Rogers and I am Dolly Parton.

His other non-fiction books, Heroes for My Son and Heroes for My Daughter, are collections of heroes – from Jim Henson to Sally Ride — that he’s been working on since the day his kids were born and is on sale now, as well as History Decoded: The 10 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time.

He’s also one of the co-creators of the TV show, Jack & Bobby.

Raised in Brooklyn and Miami, Brad is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Columbia Law School. The Tenth Justice was his first published work and became an instant New York Times bestseller. Dead Even followed a year later and also hit the New York Times bestseller list, as have all thirteen of his novels. The First Counsel came next, which was about a White House lawyer dating the President’s daughter, then The Millionaires, which was about two brothers who

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215 reviews4 followers
July 13, 2023
Compassion and kindness are wonder woman’s strengths. Another excellent I am book from Brad and Chris. They share the story of the amazing princess from.Themyscita and remind us that we all have the power in us
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4,866 reviews98 followers
July 29, 2023
I really enjoyed this author's picture book introductions to Batman and Superman, but this book is a lot weaker. The pacing is off, with way too much emphasis on training montages and not enough payoff once Diana enters the outside world. The book feels super rushed after Steve appears, and the message about compassion and strength at the end feels forced because there isn't enough of a coherent storyline to represent these values in a more subtle and meaningful way.
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271 reviews4 followers
July 15, 2023
"I see the power in you." Every young girl should read this book because every young girl has the power. And each and every girl needs to know that she has the power in her to do what she wants and be what she wants to be. Each of us should be and can be Wonder Woman. Thank you Mr. Meltzer and Mr. Eliopoulos for another wonderful story (ordinary people) that changed the world.
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2,998 reviews5 followers
February 17, 2023
Longer picture book with the colorful "bubble art" of the series, the Wonder Woman story is traditionally set. A timeline and bonus material added.
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December 15, 2023
I really like the illustration of Chris Eliopoulos and reading the story of ...WONDER WOMAN!!!
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February 28, 2026
This was a fun book to read and learn about Wonder Woman's origins.
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