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The Odyssey

Fast Track

School year: Year 6, Year 7, Year 8

Homer, Pauline Francis, Gaston Leroux

No. of pages 48

Published: 2013

Great for age 9-13 years

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"The Odyssey" by Pauline Francis offers a modern retelling of Homer's classic epic, focusing on the journey of a young hero navigating the trials of adventure, identity, and homecoming. Set against the backdrop of a richly imagined world, the story follows Odysseus as he faces formidable challenges, encounters mythical creatures, and grapples with the complexities of loyalty and love. Through his quest to return to his family, themes of courage, perseverance, and the longing for belonging are woven throughout, inviting readers to explore the timeless nature of human experience and the enduring power of hope. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Essential Classics, Express Classics, Fast Track, Fast Track Classics .

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 10 years. This book has been specially written for struggling readers. This book has been specially written for reluctant readers.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by ReadZone Books Limited .

Pauline Francis's books include Drake's Drummer Boy, The Little Giant: the Story of Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Television Man: the Story of John Logie Baird. Jane Tattersfield has illustrated three books accompanying television series: The India File, Celebrating India and Stories of Faith, as well as some of the Dress Sense costume books for Belitha Press. "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.

Adventures in literature

This book contains the following stories:

The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera lurks beneath the Paris opera house, a mysterious shadow who takes young opera singer Christine under his tutelage and transforms her into a star. But will his growing obsession with Christine, and her blossoming romance with Count Raoul, be the end of them all?

The Odyssey

After ten bloody years the war with Troy is over - the Greeks have destroyed the city. Now it is time for Odysseus and the other Greeks to return to their kingdoms across the sea. 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, the witch Circe who turns his men into pigs, the stupefied Lotus-Eaters and the enmity of the sea-god Poseidon himself- - before he is reunited with his wife and son.

The Odyssey is an epic poem attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. It tells the story of Odysseus (also known as Ulysses), the hero of the Trojan War, and his long and perilous journey home. Here is a summary of the plot:

The Departure: The story begins ten years after the end of the Trojan War. Odysseus has been struggling to return home to his wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus, in the kingdom of Ithaca. Meanwhile, suitors have invaded his palace, seeking Penelope's hand in marriage.

The Adventures of Odysseus: The narrative shifts between Odysseus' journey and the events taking place in Ithaca. Odysseus faces numerous trials and encounters mythical creatures during his journey. These include battling the Cyclops Polyphemus, escaping the enchantress Circe, surviving the Sirens' song, navigating the treacherous sea passage between Scylla and Charybdis, and resisting the temptation of the seductive nymph Calypso.

The Homecoming: Odysseus finally reaches Ithaca with the help of the goddess Athena. Disguised as a beggar, he reunites with his son Telemachus and devises a plan to defeat the suitors. Penelope, still faithful to her husband, announces that she will choose a new husband once she finishes weaving a shroud for Odysseus' father.

The Contest: Odysseus reveals himself to Penelope and reunites with her. To prove his identity, he participates in a contest to string his old bow and shoot an arrow through twelve axe heads. Odysseus successfully completes the challenge and proceeds to slaughter the suitors with the help of Telemachus and loyal servants.

The Reunion: Odysseus, now recognized by his servants and reunited with Penelope, reveals himself to his father, Laertes. However, the suitors' relatives seek revenge, leading to a conflict that is eventually resolved by the intervention of the gods.

Peace and Resolution: Odysseus reestablishes his authority in Ithaca and restores order. He embarks on a journey to reconcile with the families of the slain suitors, ensuring peace in his kingdom.

"The Odyssey" is not only an adventure-filled tale but also explores themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning, and the struggles of mortal life. It remains one of the most celebrated and influential works in Western literature, showcasing Homer's skill as a storyteller and capturing the essence of the ancient Greek worldview.

This book is in the following series:

Fast Track

Fast Track Classics

Express Classics

Essential Classics