The Odyssey

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Embark on one of the greatest adventures ever told, the epic journey of Odysseus, hero of Ancient Greece. . .After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail f or home. But his voyage takes another ten years and he must face many dangers—Polyphemus the greedy one-eyed giant, Scylla the six-headed sea monster and even the wrath of the gods themselves—before he is reunited with his wife and son.Brilliantly retold by award-winning author, Geraldine McCaughrean, this accessible adaptation brings Homer’s timeless tale to life with clear, engaging language and fast-paced storytelling. Retold by Geraldine McCaughrean Show more