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The Odyssey by Gillian Cross
A Wall Street Journal 20 Best Children's Books of the Past 20 Years SelectionA bold re-envisioning of The Odyssey, told with simplicity and style -- perfect for fans of graphic retellings and mythology enthusiasts alike.
Odysseus faces storm and shipwreck, a terrifying man-eating Cyclops, the alluring but deadly Sirens, and the fury of the sea-god Poseidon as he makes his ten-year journey home from the Trojan War. While Odysseus struggles to make it home, his wife, Penelope, fights a different kind of battle as her palace is invaded by forceful, greedy men who tell her that Odysseus is dead and she must choose a new husband. Will Odysseus reach her in time? Homer's epic, age-old story is powerfully told by Carnegie Medalist Gillian Cross and stunningly illustrated by rising talent Neil Packer.
Cross, Gillian: - Gillian Cross has been writing children's books for more than thirty years. She received degrees in English from Oxford and Sussex Universities in the United Kingdom. She lives in Dorset, United Kingdom.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780763647919 |
| ISBN 10 | 0763647918 |
| Title | The Odyssey |
| Author | Gillian Cross |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Year published | 2012-09-11 |
| Number of pages | 178 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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