The Odyssey: (An Illustrated Retelling of the Classic Greek Myth for Middle Grade Readers and Kids Ages 8-12)

The Odyssey: (An Illustrated Retelling of the Classic Greek Myth for Middle Grade Readers and Kids Ages 8-12) - Hardcover

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The Odyssey: (An Illustrated Retelling of the Classic Greek Myth for Middle Grade Readers and Kids Ages 8-12)
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The Odyssey: (An Illustrated Retelling of the Classic Greek Myth for Middle Grade Readers and Kids Ages 8-12) - Hardcover

The Odyssey: (An Illustrated Retelling of the Classic Greek Myth for Middle Grade Readers and Kids Ages 8-12) - Hardcover

by Gillian Cross
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Book Overview

by Gillian Cross (Author), Neil Packer (Illustrator)

A Wall Street Journal 20 Best Children's Books of the Past 20 Years Selection

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.

Author Biography

Gillian Cross is the Carnegie Medal-winning author of Wolf. She lives in England.

Neil Packer is the illustrator of several classic books, including One Hundred Years of Solitude. His illustrations for The Odyssey took many years -- "Nearly as long as Odysseus's journey!" he says. He lives in London.
Number of Pages: 178
Dimensions: 1.2 x 10.3 x 9.1 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 11, 2012
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Odyssey
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 4
ISBN9780763647919
Author Gillian Cross
PublisherCandlewick Press (MA)
GenreChildren
FormatHardcover
PublishedSeptember 2012
LanguageENG- English
Pages178
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids and Teens & young adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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By Gillian Cross

About Gillian Cross

Gillian Cross has been writing children's books for over thirty years. She won the Carnegie Medal for Wolf and the Whitbread Children's Novel Award for The Great Elephant Chase. Cross lives in Dorset, England. Her hobbies include orienteering and playing the piano.

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