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The Odyssey

AUTHOR Homer; McCaughrean, Geraldine; McCaughrean, Geraldine et al.
PUBLISHER Puffin Books (12/01/1997)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

Description
Embark on one of the greatest adventures ever told, the epic journey of Odysseus, hero of Ancient Greece. . .

After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail for home. But his voyage takes another ten years and he must face many dangers--Polyphemus the greedy one-eyed giant, Scylla the six-headed sea monster and even the wrath of the gods themselves--before he is reunited with his wife and son.

Brilliantly retold by award-winning author, Geraldine McCaughrean, this accessible adaptation brings Homer's timeless tale to life with clear, engaging language and fast-paced storytelling.

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Product Details
ISBN-13: 9780140383096
ISBN-10: 0140383093
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 112
Carton Quantity: 120
Product Dimensions: 5.05 x 0.40 x 7.00 inches
Weight: 0.20 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product, Maps, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: GB
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Greek & Roman
Juvenile Fiction | Classics
Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - Survival Stories
Grade Level: 5th Grade and up
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 0
Point Value: 0
Guided Reading Level: Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal: 883.01
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Embark on one of the greatest adventures ever told, the epic journey of Odysseus, hero of Ancient Greece. . .

After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail for home. But his voyage takes another ten years and he must face many dangers--Polyphemus the greedy one-eyed giant, Scylla the six-headed sea monster and even the wrath of the gods themselves--before he is reunited with his wife and son.

Brilliantly retold by award-winning author, Geraldine McCaughrean, this accessible adaptation brings Homer's timeless tale to life with clear, engaging language and fast-paced storytelling.

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