Tales from the Odyssey
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010 · Est. 3 hour read

Tales from the Odyssey

Written by Mary Pope Osborne

Book #1 in the Tales from the Odyssey series

Odysseus battles mythical creatures to return home against all odds.

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288 pages· 20,250 words· Est. 3 hour read· 760L
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Bookroo's summary

Odysseus, a hero of the Trojan War, faces a perilous journey back to Ithaca. Cursed by a vengeful giant, he must outsmart cannibals, a cunning witch, and a monstrous serpent. Will his courage and wit be enough to reunite him with his family? Each challenge tests his endurance, pushing him to the limits in this epic adventure.

From the publisher

Giants and Cannibals! Wonders and Witches! One Amazing Hero. Brave Odysseus is far from home, tossed by stormy seas, and cursed by an angry one-eyed giant. If he ever wants to see his family again, he will have to face hungry cannibals, outwit a beautiful witch, and sail past a six-headed serpent. His journey is the ultimate test of endurance and courage. In this exciting series, best-selling author Mary Pope Osborne retells Homer’s Odyssey, one of the most thrilling adventure stories of all time.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
288
Words
20,250
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
760L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.9
F&P level
~R
Publication
Published
May 4, 2010
Publisher
DisneyHyperion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781423128649
LCCN
2012538290

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