Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy
Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy
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Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy

Written by Padraic Colum & illustrated by Willy Pogány
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10 - 14
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~1019L
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Jul 1, 2004
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From master storyteller Padriac Colum, winner of a Newbery Honor for The Golden Fleece, comes a collection of fifteen timeless stories inspired by classic Greek literature. Travel back to a mythical time when Achilles, aided by the gods, waged war against the Trojans. And join Odysseus on his journey through murky waters, facing obstacles like the terrifying Scylla and whirring Charybdis, the beautiful enchantress Circe, and the land of the raging Cyclôpes. Using narrative threads from The Iliad and The Odyssey, Padraic Colum weaves a stunning adventure with all the drama and power that Homer intended.

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cultureGreek and Roman mythologyAncient to 499 ADancient civilizations

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780689868832
    Publication Date
    July 1, 2004
    Publisher
    Aladdin Paperbacks
    Page Count
    247
    Reading Age
    10 - 14 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2004559493
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    57069091
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~1019L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Y
    ATOS® Book Level
    6.9
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    9
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    27930
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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