The Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy
| AUTHOR | Colum, Padraic |
| PUBLISHER | Simon & Brown (10/25/2018) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
From master storyteller Padriac Colum, winner of a Newbery Honor for The Golden Fleece, comes a collection of fifteen timeless stories inspired by classic Greek literature. Travel back to a mythical time when Achilles, aided by the gods, waged war against the Trojans. And join Odysseus on his journey through murky waters, facing obstacles like the terrifying Scylla and whirring Charybdis, the beautiful enchantress Circe, and the land of the raging Cyclpes. Using narrative threads from The Iliad and The Odyssey, Padraic Colum weaves a stunning adventure with all the drama and power that Homer intended.
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ISBN-13:
9781731700858
ISBN-10:
1731700857
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
176
Carton Quantity:
24
Product Dimensions:
6.00 x 0.56 x 9.00 inches
Weight:
0.95 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Fiction | General
Grade Level:
5th Grade
- 9th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
6.9
Point Value:
9
Interest Level:
Middle Grade
Dewey Decimal:
398.209
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These collections of myths and legends of the ancient world by the late Newbery Honor winner, poet, and playwright are now available with beautiful new cover art. Illustrations.
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From master storyteller Padriac Colum, winner of a Newbery Honor for The Golden Fleece, comes a collection of fifteen timeless stories inspired by classic Greek literature. Travel back to a mythical time when Achilles, aided by the gods, waged war against the Trojans. And join Odysseus on his journey through murky waters, facing obstacles like the terrifying Scylla and whirring Charybdis, the beautiful enchantress Circe, and the land of the raging Cyclpes. Using narrative threads from The Iliad and The Odyssey, Padraic Colum weaves a stunning adventure with all the drama and power that Homer intended.
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