| International Standard Book Number |
9798217138456 (hardcover)
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| Personal Name |
Albert, Liv, author.
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| Title Statement |
The odyssey : a modern retelling / written by Liv Albert ; illustrated by Hazem Asif.
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| Edition Statement |
First American edition.
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| Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice |
New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2026.
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| Physical Description |
160 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm.
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| Summary, Etc. |
From perilous sea voyages and man-eating monsters to powerful witches and vengeful gods, experience the ultimate adventure in this modern retelling of Homer's Odyssey. Take a journey across the sea and follow the heroic, catastrophic, and sometimes downright gruesome tales of the Greek king Odysseus as he travels home after the Trojan War. Written by self-proclaimed Greek myth nerd and host of the Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! podcast, Liv Albert, this gripping middle-grade adventure brings the legend of Odysseus to life. It is a story of trickery, lies, and perseverance, where you can watch as Odysseus is tested to the limits by the Cyclops, sirens, and lots of meddling, angry gods. Dive into a world of myth and monsters to discover: A complex hero: This fresh perspective portrays Odysseus as he really was: a complex man who did many great things... and just as many bad; Packed with facts: Littered with historical facts, maps, and character profiles, Liv brings all of her knowledge to make Greek myths for kids accessible and fun; Striking illustrations: Bold artwork perfectly complements the action-packed narrative, making this thrilling journey the definitive version of The Odyssey for kids. An essential introduction to ancient Greece for any young reader's library, this epic tale is an exciting gift for fans of ancient history and legends.
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| Summary, Etc. |
Voyages across the sea, man-eating monsters, witches, gods, and goddesses: The Odyssey is the ultimate adventure story. Take a journey across the sea and follow the heroic, catastrophic, and sometimes downright gruesome tales of the Greek king Odysseus in this modern retelling of Homer's The Odyssey. A story of trickery, lies, and perseverance, watch as Odysseus is tested to the limits by the Cyclops; sirens; and lots of meddling, angry gods.
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| Target Audience Note |
04-07.
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| Target Audience Note |
09-12.
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| Subject-Personal Name |
Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) Juvenile fiction.
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| Subject-Personal Name |
Homer Adaptations.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Heroes Juvenile fiction.
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| Subject Added Entry - Geographical Term |
Greece Civilization To 146 B.C. Juvenile fiction.
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| Index Term-Genre/Form |
Historical fiction.
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| Index Term-Genre/Form |
Adaptations.
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| Index Term-Genre/Form |
Action and adventure fiction.
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| Index Term-Genre/Form |
Mythological fiction.
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| Added Entry, Personal Name |
Based on (work): Homer. Odyssey.
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| Added Entry, Personal Name |
Asif, Hazem, illustrator.
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