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The Golden Fleece
Ages 10–14 · 1921
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1918
The Children's Homer
Embark on epic quests with Achilles and Odysseus, facing gods and monsters in ancient Greece.
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256 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Journey to ancient Greece where Achilles battles the Trojans with divine aid, and Odysseus navigates perilous seas. Encounter mythical creatures like Scylla and Charybdis, and the enchanting Circe. Will these heroes overcome their trials, or will the gods' whims seal their fates? Experience the timeless drama and adventure inspired by The Iliad and The Odyssey.
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- Reading age
- 10–14
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- ~1019L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.9
- F&P level
- ~Y
- AR points
- 9
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 27930
Publication
- Published
- July 1, 2004
- First published
- January 1, 1918
- Publisher
- Aladdin
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780689868832
- LCCN
- 2004559493
- OCLC
- 57069091
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