The Odyssey

A Graphic Novel

Gareth Hinds, Gareth Hinds

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Candlewick Press
01 September 2010

Folklore, myths & legends; Children's & Educational; Classic fiction (Children's&YA); Comic strip fiction & graphic novels (Children's&YA)

With bold imagery and an ear tuned to the music of Homer's epic poem, Gareth Hinds reinterprets the ancient classic as it's never been told before.

Fresh from his triumphs in the Trojan War, Odysseus, King of Ithaca, wants nothing more than to return home to his family. Instead, he offends the sea god Poseidon, who dooms him to long years of shipwreck and wandering. In his efforts to get home, Odysseus must battle man-eating monsters, violent storms, and the supernatural seductions of sirens and sorceresses. He will need all his strength and cunning - and a little help from Mount Olympus - to make his way home once more and seize back his kingdom from the scheming suitors who seek to wed his queen and usurp his throne. Award-winning graphic artist Gareth Hinds masterfully reinterprets a story of heroism, adventure, and high action that has been told and retold for over 2,500 years...

By: Gareth Hinds
Illustrated by: Gareth Hinds
Imprint: Candlewick Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 268mm, Width: 174mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 965g
ISBN: 9780763642686
ISBN 10: 0763642681
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 September 2010
Recommended Age: From 9 to 14 years
Audience: Young adult , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Preschool (0-5) , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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