Items related to The Adventures Of Odysseus
A retelling of a classic myth adventure is filled with deep-sea terrors, hideous monsters, furious gods, bewitching sirens, faithful families, and more, in a story complemented with Aegean blue-hued illustrations.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Peter Malone is the illustrator of HOW MANY MILES TO BETHLEHEM by Kevin Crossley-Holland and many other gorgeous books for children. This is his first opportunity to let his prodigious sense of humor shine through. He lives in Bath, England.
From School Library Journal:
Grade 3-6. This handsome volume brings to life the adventures of the ancient traveler. Philip reworks and rearranges the episodes into a logical flow, which may upset some purists, but he keeps the language, similes, and metaphors very close to a good translation of Homer's original Odyssey. Beginning with the visit to the land of the Lotus Eaters, readers follow Odysseus as he leaves war-torn Troy for home. He and his men travel to the country of the Cyclops, to Circe's home, to Hades and past the Sirens, Scylla, and Charybdis, and to the home of Nausicaa, before finally landing in Ithaca. The cast of characters is complete, with the divine intervention of Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon well portrayed. An illustrated chart introduces the mortals and immortals featured in this enchanting story. The book does not pretend to be a complete retelling of the Odyssey; but, as the title suggests, it does an excellent job of bringing the hero to light. Malone's delicately detailed paintings complement the text and bring the blues of the Aegean Sea to mind. The figures resemble those found on Greek vases, and several stunning double-page spreads invite readers into the world of myth. A map of Odysseus's travels is also included. For an introduction to this classic tale, Philip's version far outshines the older editions; in groups or individually, students will be well served by this easy-to-read retelling.?Angela J. Reynolds, West Slope Community Library, Portland, OR
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherScholastic
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0531300005
- ISBN 13 9780531300008
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages80
- IllustratorMalone Peter
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 66.28
Shipping:
US$ 4.00
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Adventures Of Odysseus
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Malone, Peter (illustrator). New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0531300005
Buy New
US$ 66.28
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Adventures Of Odysseus
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Malone, Peter (illustrator). New. Seller Inventory # Wizard0531300005
Buy New
US$ 67.94
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Adventures Of Odysseus
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Malone, Peter (illustrator). Brand New Copy. Seller Inventory # BBB_new0531300005
Buy New
US$ 68.55
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Adventures Of Odysseus
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Malone, Peter (illustrator). New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0531300005
Buy New
US$ 67.39
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Adventures Of Odysseus
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Malone, Peter (illustrator). Brand New!. Seller Inventory # VIB0531300005
Buy New
US$ 71.69
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Adventures Of Odysseus
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: new. Malone, Peter (illustrator). Seller Inventory # FrontCover0531300005
Buy New
US$ 69.49
Convert currency
Stock Image
THE ADVENTURES OF ODYSSEUS
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Malone, Peter (illustrator). New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1.12. Seller Inventory # Q-0531300005
Buy New
US$ 99.41
Convert currency