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The Odyssey

Part of the All-action Classics series
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This vivid retelling of Homer's legendary Greek epic follows Odysseus on his long, arduous journey home, all in graphic novel style.

It is a series created by Ben Caldwell, who has translated classics tales into amazing action-packed images.

It is aimed at ages 10 to 14. Welcome the next entry in the fabulously received and brilliantly created "All-Action Classics" series.

The brainchild of former Marvel Comics artist Ben Caldwell, these graphic novels are the freshest, coolest approach to the classics ever.

Each one takes a famous work of fiction and translates it into a child-friendly comic book narrative - with full-colour illustrations and a fast-paced tone that will have even reluctant readers flying through.

Shipwrecks, angry gods, magical lands, beautiful nymphs and siren songs: this vivid retelling of Homer's legendary Greek epic follows Odysseus on his long, arduous journey home from Ithaca after the fall of Troy.

Done in comic-book style, it features the highest-energy kid-grabbing details and plot twists, all dramatised in brilliant, action-packed images.

It's the perfect way to introduce kids and fans of graphic novels to one of literature's great works.

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Product Details
Sterling Juvenile
1402731558 / 9781402731556
Paperback
741.5
24/06/2010
United States
English
Graphic novels
128 p. : chiefly ill.
22 cm
Children's (6-12)/Teenage / Young Adult Learn More
Quiz No: 212043, Points 24.00, Book Level 10.30,
Upper Years - Key Stage 3 Learn More