
By Gillian Cross, Neil Packer (Illustrator)
Odysseus battles mythical foes to return home, while his wife fends off suitors. Will he make it in time?
Odysseus embarks on a perilous ten-year journey home from the Trojan War, facing monstrous Cyclops, deadly Sirens, and Poseidon's wrath. Meanwhile, his wife, Penelope, defends their home from relentless suitors claiming Odysseus is dead. As danger looms on both fronts, will Odysseus reunite with Penelope before it's too late? This gripping retelling of an ancient epic weaves a tale of adventure, loyalty, and the enduring power of love.
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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