The Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy
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Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and the Olympians ! From the Newbery Honor–winning author of The Golden Fleece comes a middle grade volume adapting the classic epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey into more accessible prose, featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout. When Telemachus was only a boy, King Agamemnon commanded his father, Odysseus, to join the Greeks in their war against Troy. Now, years later, Telemachus is a man, and his father still has not returned. To bring his father home—or at least learn of his fate—Telemachus embarks on a journey of his own. As he follows in his father’s footsteps, Telemachus undercovers an epic tale of a perilous sea voyage threatened by the man-eating monster Scylla and the raging whirlpool Charybdis, a respite on the island of the beautiful enchantress Circe, and a standoff with the imposing Cyclôpes Polyphemus. Odysseus wasn’t the only soldier in the Trojan War to tangle with mythological forces. Greek warrior Achilles prayed for and received aide from Zeus and, eventually, wore armor forged by Hephaestus while the Trojan prince Hector drew the attention of Athena and Apollo. Tangled allegiances, otherworldly threats, and ruthless warfare make the story of the war unforgettable. Using narrative threads from The Iliad and The Odyssey , Padraic Colum weaves a stunning adventure with all the drama and power Homer intended. Review: Great book for book report - Great book. Exactly what we needed for the book report. Review: Great - Great summer reading option for my fifth grader going to sixth grade
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,129 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Teen & Young Adult Ancient Historical Fiction #10 in Teen & Young Adult Greek & Roman Myths & Legends #75 in Teen & Young Adult Epic Fantasy |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 242 Reviews |
H**’
Great book for book report
Great book. Exactly what we needed for the book report.
A**T
Great
Great summer reading option for my fifth grader going to sixth grade
N**C
Lovely introduction to this epic tale for 2nd grader
My second grade son, who is very into all things "Star Wars the Clone Wars" and Legos (like most 8 year olds his age!) is really getting immersed in the tale of Telemachus and his search for information about what happened to his dad Odysseus. The narrative is beautifully written and engaging. It is not too literary for him but also does not over simplify the story. I also apprieciate the illustrations, they are a good intoduction to classical greek line work! I am reading it aloud and it has been a joy to share with him.
N**Y
A classic but
I didn’t know what to expect with this book. It’s a gift for a young reader so I read the book, too. It’s a tough read! A great adventure story but so detailed. I finished my copy. The young reader decided not to finish it. It’s a classic, though not for everyone.
M**M
Required reading
This book was a school assignment, but my daughter enjoyed it
O**Y
Just not for us.
My son just never really got into this book. He found it hard to follow and confusing.
M**K
Most influential book of my childhood
As a kid, I loved this book. As a young adult, I've gone to college and become a Classics major. Now I'm reading the Aeneid in Latin, and I've really begun to appreciate what a wonderful book this is! I have no way of judging this book's suitability for "kids in general." For me, though, this book instilled a love of mythology and history that has stayed with me through my life so far. I strongly suggest it!
N**Y
Great for 4th grade
My 4th graders are reading this school and they love it! I must say, it is super entertaining!
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