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Homer's Odyssey: A Retelling by Isabel Wyatt


No. of pages 176

Published: 2020

Great for age 7-10 years

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Homer's Odyssey is one of the greatest stories in literature, the epic tale of the return of Odysseus to his home following the Trojan war. After nine years of siege and fighting, the Greeks are finally returning home. But one of the Greek heroes, Odysseus, offends the Sea-God, who sends storms and waves to keep him from arriving home for ten years. In this thrilling story, we follow Odysseus's trials and adventures as he faces one danger after another on his long journey.In Isabel Wyatt's retelling of this magnificent adventure, we find all the wonderful storytelling skills for which she was famous.This engaging book is used in the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum by teachers and homeschoolers for children aged 10-12 years old.

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.

There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Floris Books .

Born in England in 1901, Isabel Wyatt spent many years teaching young children. Until her retirement in 1965 she was co-director of studies at Hawkwood College in Gloucestershire. She died in 1992.

 

This book features the following characters:

Penelope
This book features the character Penelope.

Odysseus
This book features the mythological character Odysseus.

Neptune
Neptune is the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, responsible for controlling the oceans and all aquatic life.

Poseidon
This book features the mythological character Poseidon.