{"product_id":"the-odyssey-an-illustrated-retelling-of-homers-epic-about-odysseus-greek-mythology-ancient-greece-for-grades-3-7-classroom-study-and-children-ag-9780763647919","title":"The Odyssey: (An Illustrated Retelling of Homer's Epic about Odysseus, Greek Mythology \u0026 Ancient Greece for Grades 3-7 Classroom Study and Children Ag","description":"\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 20 Best Children's Books of the Past 20 Years Selection \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA bold re-envisioning of The Odyssey, told with simplicity and style -- perfect for fans of graphic retellings and mythology enthusiasts alike. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOdysseus faces storm and shipwreck, a terrifying man-eating Cyclops, the alluring but deadly Sirens, and the fury of the sea-god Poseidon as he makes his ten-year journey home from the Trojan War. While Odysseus struggles to make it home, his wife, Penelope, fights a different kind of battle as her palace is invaded by forceful, greedy men who tell her that Odysseus is dead and she must choose a new husband. Will Odysseus reach her in time? Homer's epic, age-old story is powerfully told by Carnegie Medalist Gillian Cross and stunningly illustrated by rising talent Neil Packer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gillian Cross\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Candlewick Press (MA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/11\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 178\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.30h x 9.10w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780763647919\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e153813 \/ Odyssey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/13\/2012 pg. 69\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew Yorker (The)\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/14\/2012 pg. 19\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2012 pg. 46\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2013 pg. 132\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2013 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGillian Cross\u003c\/b\u003e is the Carnegie Medal-winning author of \u003ci\u003eWolf\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in England. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeil Packer \u003c\/b\u003eis the illustrator of several classic books, including \u003ci\u003eOne Hundred Years of Solitude\u003c\/i\u003e. His illustrations for \u003ci\u003eThe Odyssey \u003c\/i\u003etook many years -- \"Nearly as long as Odysseus's journey!\" he says. He lives in London.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Gillian Cross \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48840887599261,"sku":"9780763647919","price":26.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_cbd136ec-c135-46b1-a5ea-75979e94e902.jpg?v=1787727881","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-odyssey-an-illustrated-retelling-of-homers-epic-about-odysseus-greek-mythology-ancient-greece-for-grades-3-7-classroom-study-and-children-ag-9780763647919","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}