The One-Eyed People Eater
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014 · Est. 14 min read

The One-Eyed People Eater

Written by Joan Holub · Illustrated by Dani Jones

Odysseus must outsmart a one-eyed monster to save his crew from becoming dinner.

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48 pages· 1,198 words· Est. 14 min read· 490L
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Shipwrecked on a perilous island, Odysseus and his men face a terrifying threat: the Cyclops, a giant with a taste for human flesh. Trapped and desperate, Odysseus must devise a cunning plan to escape the clutches of this monstrous foe. Will his legendary wit be enough to save his crew and return them safely to Greece? Dive into this thrilling retelling of a classic myth, where bravery and cleverness are the keys to survival.

From the publisher

Odysseus tackles a monstrous challenge in this illustrated Level 3 Ready-to-Read retelling of the Cyclops myth, from Goddess Girls author Joan Holub! On their way home to Greece after fighting in the Trojan War, Odysseus and his army are shipwrecked on an island–the island where Cyclops, the one-eyed monster, lives! Cyclops traps Odysseus and his men and threatens to eat them one by one. Can Odysseus come up with a clever plan to outsmart the people-eater and return his men to safety? This Ready-to-Read retelling of the story of Odysseus and Cyclops is an ideal introduction to mythology for beginning readers.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Words
1,198
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
490L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
165388
Publication
Published
March 4, 2014
First published
March 1, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781442485006

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