The Children's Homer
The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
16 August 2004
Summary
Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and the Olympians! From the Newbery Honor–winning author of The Golden Fleece comes a middle grade volume adapting the classic epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey into more accessible prose, featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout.
When Telemachus was only a boy, King Agamemnon commanded his father, Odysseus, to join the Greeks in their war against Troy. Now, years later, Telemachus is a man, and his fat…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780689868832 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0689868839 |
| Author: | Padraic Colum, Willy Pogany |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Aladdin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 16 August 2004 |
| Weight: | 204g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm x 18mm |
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Critics Review
Publishers WeeklyColum’s stirring telling of the Greek epics is unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths for young readers.
Publishers Weekly Colum’s stirring telling of the Greek epics is unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths for young readers.
About The Author
Padraic Colum
Padraic Colum (1881–1972) was a poet, a playwright, and a leader of the Irish Renaissance, but he is best known for his works for children, including The Children of Odin and The Golden Fleece (a Newbery Honor Book).
William Andrew (“Willy”) Pogany (1882–1955) was a prolific Hungarian illustrator of children’s and other books.
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