The Iliad and the Odyssey
Synopsis
**Now an epic fantasy action film starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya and Tom Holland.**
Discover Homer’s famous Greek myths in thrilling comic-strip retellings, from an award-winning author-illustrator.
Mighty heroes, terrifying monsters and powerful gods and goddesses – see the Iliad and the Odyssey brought to life in comic strips guaranteed to engage even reluctant readers. From the Trojan War to Odysseus’s action-packed journey home, discover two of the greatest stories in history, retold for a new generation and perfect to share at home or in the classroom. These colourfully illustrated, lively retellings are an accessible introduction to the myths for ages 6+.
“Elegant, intelligent, funny, dramatic and totally absorbing; the perfect start to an early familiarity with Homer.” - The Guardian
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“Likely to amuse and even absorb children for a good while... Has a kind of <i>Where's Wally?</i>-ish delight in visual minutiae.”The Times Educational Supplement, The Times Educational Supplement
“Elegant, intelligent, funny, dramatic and totally absorbing; the perfect start to an early familiarity with Homer.”The Guardian, The Guardian
“Brings clarity and humour to these ancient myths... Surely the most entertaining way to explore ancient history.”Junior Education, Junior Education
““[…] this gutsy, electrifying retelling of both epics… will please both the finicky Homeric scholars and children encountering the full stories for the first time.””TLS, TLS