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The Odyssey
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The Odyssey

Louie Stowell

Age: 7+

Series: Young Reading Series 3

The Odyssey

By: Louie Stowell

Illustrated by Matteo Pincelli

Series : Young Reading Series 3

Age 7+

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Odysseus is finally heading home after a long war, but his troubles have just begun. Terrible dangers are in store, from one-eyed monsters to cannibal kings. Specially written for confident young readers, this dramatic re-telling is a perfect introduction to Homer's epic tale. Includes links to recommended websites to find out more about Ancient Greece.

"Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Chapters in this book include:
- Calypso's prisoner
- Odysseus's tale
- A cunning plan
- The bag of winds
- Dead men and deadly voices
- The cattle of the sun
- Ithaca at last
- The challenge

Details
Extent:
64 pages
Dimensions:
201.3 x 139.3mm
Hardback ISBN:
9781409522348
Book Band:
Lime
CEFR:
C1 - C2
Lexile:
700L
Key Stage:
KS2
Publication Date:
September 2011
Work Reference:
02450
Contents

Chapters in this book include:
- Calypso's prisoner
- Odysseus's tale
- A cunning plan
- The bag of winds
- Dead men and deadly voices
- The cattle of the sun
- Ithaca at last
- The challenge

Author
Louie Stowell
Louie Stowell has written dozens of non-fiction and stories for Usborne, on everything from space science and coding to the human body and politics. After working as an author/editor for Usborne, she went on to be an Editorial Director at Ladybird, Penguin Random House. She is author of the bestselling Loki novels.

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Series

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