Status
Available
Local notes
292.13 Lup
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Publication
Barefoot Books (2010), Edition: 1 Pap/Com, Paperback, 128 pages
Description
Retells the classic Greek epic about Odysseus and his adventures as he tries to return home after the Trojan War.
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Physical description
128 p.; 8.16 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member elainevbernal
The Cyclops tale from Homer's epic, "The Odyssey," is accurately retold in "The Adventures of Odysseus." The author provides seven sources in the Bibliography - typically only a brief author's note with a short discussion about the origin of a folktale is provided. The language and content of the
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story makes the plot and setting easy to follow for readers ages 7-10; the storyline is simple, yet rich with details such as the Cyclops', "tusk-like teeth," and "snout of the nose," and a graphic description of one of Odysseus men being smacked against the roof of the Cyclops' cave and eaten by the Cyclops. The details and the on-going dialogue between Odysseus and the Cyclops makes the story an appropriate read aloud. Show Less
LibraryThing member magen.rauscher
The artistry of this book of myths truly captured me. The illustrator did a wonderful job bringing life to this story. The author also created a wonderful take on the Odyssey. I can use this book to introduce Greek mythology to my class.
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Pages
128