The Odyssey
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–12 · 2016

The Odyssey

Written by Homer · Illustrated by Manuela Adreani

Odysseus battles mythical trials to return home, while his family fights to protect his kingdom.

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Odysseus, the hero of the Trojan War, faces divine trials on his journey back to Ithaca. As he battles Cyclops and Sirens, his wife Penelope and son Telemachus fend off suitors threatening their home. Will Odysseus's cunning and bravery be enough to reunite his family and reclaim his kingdom? Discover the epic struggle between fate and determination in this timeless adventure.

From the publisher

Strikingly beautiful illustrations and simplified text bring Homer’s epic tale to life for a new generation of readers.

After winning the Trojan War, the great hero Odysseus embarks on a journey back home to Ithaca. But the gods force him to face trial after trial, from a one-eyed Cyclops to the enchanting songs of the Sirens, delaying his return for years. Meanwhile, his wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus, try to prevent Penelope’s power-hungry suitors from taking over Ithaca.

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Format
Pages
592
Reading age
5–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
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Book details

Publication
Published
November 6, 2018
First published
October 18, 2016
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780393356250

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