The Odyssey

$15.99

Hardcover
Author: Gillian Cross
Illustrator: Neil Packer
Publisher: Candlewick Books
Publish Date: September 2012
Language: English
Reading Level: 5.1
EAN: 9780763647919

Overview

A bold re-envisioning of The Odyssey, told with simplicity and style — perfect for fans of graphic retellings and mythology enthusiasts alike.

Odysseus faces storm and shipwreck, a terrifying man-eating Cyclops, the alluring but deadly Sirens, and the fury of the sea-god Poseidon as he makes his ten-year journey home from the Trojan War. While Odysseus struggles to make it home, his wife, Penelope, fights a different kind of battle as her palace is invaded by forceful, greedy men who tell her that Odysseus is dead and she must choose a new husband. Will Odysseus reach her in time? Homer’s epic, age-old story is powerfully told by Carnegie Medalist Gillian Cross and stunningly illustrated by rising talent Neil Packer.

Details

Pages: 178
Dimensions: 10.3 x 9.1 x 1.2 in
Lexile Score: 740
Interest Level: Middle Grade (MG)
Point Value: 4
ISBN: 0763647918