The Wanderings of Odysseus
The Story of the Odyssey

By Rosemary Sutcliff Illustrated by Alan Lee


The Wanderings of Odysseus
Online price: £9.99
Paperback, 120 pages
Published: 5th September 2002

Category: Fiction 10+, Myths and Legends, Picture story books
Interest age, years: From 8 To 11
Key Stage: HIST KS 2, ENG RDG KS 2&3

The long siege is ended. Troy lies in ashes. The black ships of the Greek war-host set sail for home - but for King Odysseus of Ithaca, the return voyage holds hazards far greater than any he faced in the Trojan War. Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey is transformed by Rosemary Sutcliff into a traveller's tale with a spectacular cast of magicians and monsters. This book is a sequel to her story of the Trojan War entitled Black Ships Before Troy. It includes a Greek pronunciation guide and a map of Odysseus' incredible journey.

The fantastic adventure of Odysseus and his battles against gods and monsters are majestically retold in this challenging and captivating version of Homer's epic poem, accompanied by Alan Lee's magnificent illustrations. - www.booktrustchildrensbooks.org.uk



Publication Details:

Binding: Paperback, 120 pages
ISBN: 9780711218468
Format: 278mm x 214mm
colour illustrations, map

BIC Code: FQ, YBCS, YFC
BISAC Code:  JUV022020
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books


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