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The Odyssey

John Escott

Homer's epic poem is retold in this fully illustrated edition of The Odyssey. Young readers will be amazed at the fantastic voyages of Odysseus as he tries to battle against the gods and monsters on his return home from the Trojan War. The adventures have been brought to life by dramatic illustrations and lively text making absorbing reading for young and old alike.


In this edition of The Odysessy young children will be able to read about the adventures of the Greek hero, Odysseus, as he sails home to Ithaca after the Trojan war. It proves to be a perilous journey, full of mortal danger. Before Odysseus reaches Ithaca he has to face the terrors of Polyphemus the cyclops, the monster Scylla and the vast whirlpool Charybdis. Once home, Odysseus is not immediately recognized and rivals are trying to steal his palace and his wife, Penelope. A mighty contest must be fought before Odysseus can gain his rightful place as King of Ithaca.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Scrawny Goat Books
  • Publish Date: Mar 3rd, 2021
  • Pages: 64
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 11.00in - 8.50in - 0.31in - 1.10lb
  • EAN: 9781647644314
  • Categories: • Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology• Classics

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