The odyssey /

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by Cross, Gillian.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Packer, Neil,--ill. | Homer. Published by : Candlewick Press, (Somerville, Mass. :) Physical details: 170 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 27 cm. Subject(s): Odysseus (Greek mythology) | Heroes Year : 2012 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Education Learning Commons 883.01 CRO Available

At head of title on cover: Homer.

War -- Traveling into disaster -- The giant in the cave -- Aeolus and Circe -- Ghosts and monsters -- Stranded on Calypso's Island -- Nausicaa -- Odysseus the beggar -- A husband for Penelope.

An illustrated adaptation of the mythology classic traces Odysseus' 10-year voyage home after the Trojan War, a fateful journey marked by a man-eating Cyclops, deadly Sirens, the fury of the sea-god Poseidon and Odysseus' faithful wife's efforts to rebuff greedy suitors.