The Odyssey by Geraldine Mccaughrean

The Odyssey by Geraldine Mccaughrean

Embark on an epic adventure in this stunning Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of The Odyssey, retold for children by Geraldine McCaughrean.

‘I am Odysseus, hero of Troy.'

The ancient Greek epic, retold for young readers. After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail for home, eager to be reunited with his wife and son. But the voyage is long and dangerous, plagued by strange magic, monstrous enemies – like Polyphemus the greedy one-eyed giant and Scylla the six-headed sea monster – and the wrath of the gods themselves. Can Odysseus rise to the challenge?

Gift the best-loved classics to a new generation with Puffin’s stunning Clothbound Classics. Bound in high-quality cloth with dazzling new foil-stamped designs, these coveted and highly collectable hardback editions will be treasured forever. The perfect gift for book lovers and new readers alike.

Born and educated in Enfield, North London, Geraldine McCaughrean is the youngest of three children. She worked at a London publishing house for ten years, and now works from home, in Berkshire. She has written around a hundred and sixty books, mostly for children. She has won numerous awards, including the Whitbread Book of the Year Children's Novel Award, The Guardian Prize, and the Carnegie Medal.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780241791479
ISBN 10	0241791472
Title	The Odyssey
Author	Geraldine Mccaughrean
Series	Puffin Clothbound Classics
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Puffin Classics
Year published	2026-04-09
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.