Odysseus is finally heading home after a long war, but his troubles have just begun. Terrible dangers are in store, from one-eyed monsters to cannibal kings. Specially written for confident young readers, this dramatic re-telling is a perfect introduction to Homer's epic tale. Includes links to recommended websites to find out more about Ancient Greece.
"Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare
Chapters in this book include:
- Calypso's prisoner
- Odysseus's tale
- A cunning plan
- The bag of winds
- Dead men and deadly voices
- The cattle of the sun
- Ithaca at last
- The challenge
This is Book 71 in the Young Reading Series 3 Series. See all Young Reading Series 3 books here.
Louie Stowell (Author)
Louie Stowell started her career writing carefully-researched books about space, Ancient Egypt, politics and science but eventually lapsed into just making stuff up. She likes writing about dragons, wizards, vampires, fairies, monsters and parallel worlds.
She lives in London with her wife Karen, her dog Buffy and a creepy puppet
