One day in ancient Greece The Greek hero, Odysseus, was approached by Prince Palamedes and Prince Menelaus. For they needed Odysseus's help attacking the city of Troy. Odysseus had the idea of building the Trojan horse. These stories of course are myths made up to teach people history. But people did believe heroes like Odysseus were real people. This was a good book to read and taught some stories of the Greek mythology hero Odysseus. Recommended for 8+ Thanks for reading -Ajg16's reviews
Odysseus
By Geraldine McCaughrean
One of the greatest legends in the world is brought to life in ODYSSEUS, the first book of the four-volume HEROES series. Author Geraldine McCaughrean's taught prose brings a modern, thriller-like immediacy to the ancient story, while still retaining the characters, details and even some of the rhythms of the epic poem.
Odysseus and his loyal troops narrowly escape being eaten by the Cyclops, shipwrecked by Scylla and Charybdis, and turned into pigs by the beautiful Circe. The company must travel to Hell (or Hades) and back, dodge the constant pursuit of the vengeful Poseidon, and row across oceans in order to get back home where Odysseus' wife, Penelope fends off a gaggle of greedy suitors bent on taking Odysseus' throne.
Filled with excitement and romance, ODYSSEUS makes a perfect sequel for any young readers interested in learning more about the Greek heroes portrayed in the summer 2004 blockbuster, TROY.
Odysseus and his loyal troops narrowly escape being eaten by the Cyclops, shipwrecked by Scylla and Charybdis, and turned into pigs by the beautiful Circe. The company must travel to Hell (or Hades) and back, dodge the constant pursuit of the vengeful Poseidon, and row across oceans in order to get back home where Odysseus' wife, Penelope fends off a gaggle of greedy suitors bent on taking Odysseus' throne.
Filled with excitement and romance, ODYSSEUS makes a perfect sequel for any young readers interested in learning more about the Greek heroes portrayed in the summer 2004 blockbuster, TROY.
Publisher: Cricket Books
ISBN-13: 9780812627213
ISBN-10: 0812627210
Published on 9/20/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 128