The odyssey

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Title:

The odyssey

Author:

Homer.

ISBN:

9781402773341

Publication Information:

New York : Sterling, c2011.

Physical Description:

152 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.

Series:

Classic starts.

Personal Subject:

Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character)

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Summary:

Homer's epic tale of the warrior Odysseus's decades-long struggle to return home after the Trojan War is simply retold for younger readers.

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Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Hardwood Creek Library (Forest Lake)	J 883.01 HOM	Searching... Unknown
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Homers epic tale of the warrior Odysseuss decades-long struggle to return home after the Trojan War is simply and beautifully retold, with all the drama intact. Young readers will thrill at Odysseuss adventures with the man-eating Cyclops; the enchantress Circe, who turns his crew into pigs; and the angry sea god Poseidon.

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Horn Book Review

This inexpensive condensed version of Homer's epic competently delineates plot points, following Odysseus on his myriad adventures. However, the retelling sacrifices complexity of language and depth of theme ostensibly in the name of age-appropriateness. Occasional black-and-white illustrations highlight the hero's quest and some of the mythical creatures he encounters. Discussion questions and a "Note to Parents and Educators" are appended. Copyright 2010 of The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved.

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