The Adventures of Odysseus

by Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden

Book Overview

Hermes clicked his fingers and Paris was blinded by the light. He covered his face with his hands. Slowly he opened his fingers and saw standing before him the three most powerful goddesses of all.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841488003
• ISBN13: 9781841488004
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Barefoot Books
• Length: 93 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.4" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6

Customer Reviews

Good even for young ones

My 6-yo didn't like some of the sadder adventures, but was riveted nonetheless. My 4-yo cried at the reunion of Odysseus and Penelope and then took the book to read to herself in bed. The illustrations are lovely. The language is, at times, graphic, so be warned. For example, Troy's destruction is described as "blood-soaked rubble." At the same time, Odysseus's regret and mourning is described, preventing the horrors from being gratuitous. The story isn't watered down, but is fast-paced and works well even for younger children.

The Best Odysseus for kids

I'v been looking for a good version of the Odyssey to read to my kids for some time and this wins hands down. Its an absolutely beautiful book and does a wonderful job of telling this famous story. We got this from the library but I'm very tempted to buy a copy to add to our permanent collection.

Delightful!

My 6-year-old son loved having this read to him, and I loved reading it. Hugh Lupton has beautifully condensed the adventures of Odysseus into a fun and entertaining narrative, without making the story feel dumbed-down. The illustrations were lovely and suited the text very well. My son will enjoy reading this for years. Highly recommended.