This high interest/low vocabulary retelling of The Iliad introduces young readers to Homer's thrilling epic tale. Set during the siege of Troy, The Iliad is truly the ultimate adventure story. It is suitable for ages 7-9. Homer's The Iliad is the perfect way for young readers to become familiar with the epic tale of the Trojan War. Rewritten for third and fourth graders who can't quite tackle the original and older children at lower reading levels, this high interest/low vocabulary volume is truly the ultimate adventure story.
This book is part of a book series called Classic Starts .
This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-4th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 7-9 years.
There are 160 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Sterling Publishing Co Inc .
Kathleen Olmstead is the author of several Classic Starts books, including Anne of Avonlea and Moby Dick, as well as Jacques Cousteau: A Life Under the Sea (9781402744402) and Matthew Henson: The Quest for the North Pole (9781402744419), both in the Sterling Biographies series. Marcos Calo has worked as a concept artist for several animated movies, most notably Planet 51 and Despicable Me, while also illustrating for over 14 years. Diane Namm is the author of several Classic Starts[trademark], including Phantom of the Opera (9781402745805) and Five Little Peppers and How They Grew (9781402754203). Academic consultant Dr. Arthur Pober has spent over 20 years in the areas of early childhood and gifted education. Eric Freeberg received an MFA in painting from the New York Academy of Art in New York City. "Homer" is the name given to the author or authors of the ancient Greek epic poems "Iliad" and "Odyssey", and could represent a single man who lived sometime between 800 and 900 B. C. , or it could represent a group of poets who collaborated on these major works. THANOS TSILIS was born in Athens in 1977, and studied graphic arts, illustration and animation. Most of his work has been in illustration, though in 2002 he also started working for animated films. From 2005 to 2008 he worked for Total Eclipse Games, and since then has worked mostly as a concept artist for advertising and digital entertainment. BEATRICE SAMPATAKOU is one of Greece's best-known retellers of Greek mythology, and has written the stories of the gods and goddesses of her literary tradition for all levels of readers. Her Greek-language versions of the Iliad and Odyssey are the standard versions used in Greek schools.
This book contains the following story:
The Iliad
The story of the ten year war that preceded Odysseus's long journey home to Ithaca begins with Prince Paris's abduction of Helen of Sparta, and goes on to the quarrel between Agamemnon and Achilles, and the great battles under the walls of Troy towards the end of the siege that result in the deaths of Patroclus, the Trojan hero Hector, and finally Achilles himself.
"The Iliad" is an epic poem attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. It primarily focuses on the events of the Trojan War and portrays the wrath of Achilles, a Greek hero, as its central theme. Here is a summary of the plot:
The Trojan War: The story begins in the ninth year of the Trojan War. The Greek army, led by Agamemnon, has been besieging the city of Troy to reclaim Helen, the wife of Menelaus, who was abducted by Paris, a prince of Troy. The poem introduces various gods and goddesses who take sides in the conflict.
The Wrath of Achilles: Achilles, the greatest Greek warrior, becomes embittered when Agamemnon takes his war prize, Briseis. As a result, Achilles withdraws from battle, refusing to fight for the Greeks. His absence allows the Trojans to gain an advantage.
Epic Battles: The poem describes a series of battles and duels between individual heroes on both sides. Notable events include Hector, the greatest Trojan warrior, fighting against Ajax and Diomedes, as well as other heroic encounters.
Divine Intervention: The gods intervene in human affairs, often favoring their respective sides. For example, Athena aids the Greeks, while Apollo supports the Trojans. They influence the outcome of battles and protect their chosen champions.
Achilles' Revenge: The death of Patroclus, Achilles' close friend, prompts him to rejoin the battle. Fueled by grief and rage, he seeks revenge on Hector, vowing to kill him for Patroclus' death. Achilles engages in a fierce duel with Hector and ultimately kills him.
Funeral of Hector: The poem concludes with the funeral of Hector, during which his father, King Priam of Troy, pleads with Achilles for his son's body. Achilles, moved by Priam's grief, allows the Trojans to mourn and bury Hector.
"The Iliad" explores themes of honor, pride, the brutality of war, the intervention of gods in human affairs, and the complexities of human emotions. It is considered one of the greatest works of Western literature and offers insights into ancient Greek culture and values.
