The Odyssey — John Escott

Homer's epic poem is retold in this fully illustrated edition of The Odyssey. Young readers will be amazed at the fantastic voyages of Odysseus as he tries to battle against the gods and monsters on his return home from the Trojan War. The adventures have been brought to life by dramatic illustrations and lively text making absorbing reading for 6â€"9 year olds.

In this edition of The Odysessy young children will be able to read about the adventures of the Greek hero, Odysseus, as he sails home to Ithaca after the Trojan war. It proves to be a perilous journey, full of mortal danger. Before Odysseus reaches Ithaca he has to face the terrors of Polyphemus the cyclops, the monster Scylla and the vast whirlpool Charybdis. Once home, Odysseus is not immediately recognized and rivals are trying to steal his palace and his wife, Penelope. A mighty contest must be fought before Odysseus can gain his rightful place as King of Ithaca.

Contents

The Trojan Horse

The Cicones and the Lotus Eaters

The Cyclops

The Ship of Fools and the Laestrygonians

Circe

Hades

The Sirens, Scylla and Charbydis

Hyperion and Calypso

Athene, Goddess of Wisdom

Saved by Leucothea

Princess Nauiscaa and the Phaeacians

Ithaca

In the Palace

The Great Bow

The End of the Odyssey