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Odyssey (Usborne Illustrated Originals)
This resource presents a vibrant retelling of Homer's classic tale, making it riveting to young readers of today. Chapters are full of adventure and drama about enraged Greek gods and enchanted Greek goddesses and how they interact with Odysseus throughout his life. The attractive and boldly colored illustrations add vigor to the reading experience. This is sure to be a great selection to encourage youth to partake in classic reading. In the back there is a brief two-page excerpt about the history of the Odyssey and the Iliad, which is really quite interesting. 255 pgs, pb. - Judy
In this new edition of The Odyssey, Homer's classic tale has been vividly retold to delight modern readers. Dramatic illustrations bring to life Odysseus's encounters at sea, complete with furious gods, bewitching goddesses, terrifying monsters, and a man-eating cyclops.
Product Format: | Paperback |
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Grades: | 3-8 |
Brand: | Usborne |
ISBN: | 9780794544362 |
Length in Inches: | 7.625 |
Width in Inches: | 6 |
Height in Inches: | 0.6875 |
Weight in Pounds: | 1.15 |
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My 9 year old is a reluctant reader in the sense that she is very visual, and is not eager to read when there are not pictures involved. While I hope to slowly ween her off of this thinking, and…
I am integrating some literature into our study of History and this edition of the Odyssey seems like the perfect fit for the couch time with my son.
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