The Odyssey
The Odyssey by Robin Lister is an illustrated edition published by Kingfisher on August 12, 2004. This 176-page book presents a retelling of the classic tale, capturing the essence of the original while making it accessible to a new generation of readers. The story follows the hero Odysseus as he embarks on his journey home after the Trojan War, encountering various challenges and divine tests along the way.
Readers will find that this edition features magnificent black-and-white illustrations that enhance the narrative of Odysseus’s adventures. The retelling includes encounters with a one-eyed giant, a cunning sorceress, and formidable monsters, bringing the excitement of Greek legends and myths to life. This action-packed rendition aims to engage children with the timeless themes and heroic deeds found in classical literature.
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Kingfisher Epics are action-packed retellings of classic tales and legends, with all the exhilaration and immediacy of their original versions. Magnificent black-and-white illustrations bring the heroic deeds depicted in these stories dramatically to life. These stories have enthralled readers for centuries, and Kingfisher Epics make them accessible to a new generation of children.
In The Odyssey–retold by Robin Lister with illustrations by Alan Baker–the Trojan War is over, and battle-weary hero Odysseus sets sail for home. On his way, he faces many dangers sent by the gods to test him. Can he outwit a one-eyed giant, a sly sorceress, and terrifying monsters? This fast-paced retelling will captivate readers discovering Homer’s epic for the first time.
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