Land of the Dead (Tales from the Odyssey Series #2) by Mary Pope Osborne, Homer, Troy Howell

From the Publisher

In these books based on episodes from Homer's Odyssey, Mary Pope Osborne brings to life the exciting adventures of one of the greatest heroes of all time. Now in paperback!

Publishers Weekly

For graduates of D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, these books deftly distill episodes from Homer's epic, pared down into easily absorbed, swiftly paced adventures," wrote PW in a starred review. Ages 8-11. (Sept.) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

Gr 3-6-In these retellings, Osborne sets up each small slice of Homer's story with the same brief prologue and concludes with a note about Greek myths, a glossary of the main gods and goddesses, and a note on her sources. One-Eyed Giant ends as Odysseus and his men drift on the sea after being cursed by the Cyclops; Land of the Dead begins with the men escaping the cannibal giants and ends with Odysseus still longing to be reunited with his wife and son. These books have large type and are filled with easy-to-read dialogue, making them good, energetically told introductions to the Odyssey for children unfamiliar with the story.-John Palmer, Bryan & College Station Library System, Bryan, TX Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.

Details from Seller

• ISBN: 0786809299
• Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children
• Pub. Date: September 2003
• Condition:

Comments from the Seller: 2003 Trade paperback New. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 105 p. Contains: Illustrations. Tales from the Odyssey (Paperback), 2. Audience: Children/juvenile.

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