The Odyssey

A brand new retelling of Homer's Odyssey, the story of a clever but unlucky Greek hero who just wants to get home... but fate has other ideas.Age: 7 +
Odysseus is finally heading home after a long war, but his troubles have just begun. Terrible dangers are in store, from one-eyed monsters to cannibal kings. Specially written for confident young readers, this dramatic re-telling is a perfect introduction to Homer's epic tale. Includes links to recommended websites to find out more about Ancient Greece.

"Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Chapters in this book include:
- Calypso's prisoner
- Odysseus's tale
- A cunning plan
- The bag of winds
- Dead men and deadly voices
- The cattle of the sun
- Ithaca at last
- The challenge