The Odyssey
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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.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780763647919
- Publication Date
- September 11, 2012
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press (MA)
- Text Details
- This book was typeset in Skia.
- Illustration Details
- The illustrations were done in gouache, pen, and wash.
- Page Count
- 170
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Reading Age
- 8 - 12 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2012289014
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 774490766
- Lexile® Level
- 740L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~R
- Est. ATOS® Book Level
- ~4.7
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