The Odyssey

action-packed · mythical · dramatic · fast-paced

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What is The Odyssey about?

Odysseus, a great Greek warrior, is sailing home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. His journey should be simple, but angry gods, fierce monsters and dangerous islands stand in his way. He must outwit man-eating giants, resist the enchanting songs of the sirens and survive an encounter with a many-headed serpent. Meanwhile, his wife Penelope and son Telemachus wait anxiously for his return. This lively graphic novel retells Homer’s famous epic of courage, cleverness and adventure.

About the author

Russell Punter is a popular children's author from the UK who has written many fun and exciting books, especially for young readers. He is well known for his stories in the Usborne Phonics Readers series, which help children learn to read through catchy rhymes and colourful characters. Russell loves making reading enjoyable for everyone!