The Odyssey

by Gillian Cross

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763647918
• ISBN13: 9780763647919
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 9.1" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8