The Odyssey
Author(s): Rosemary Sutcliff
Rosemary Sutcliff has transformed Homer's epic poem The Odyssey into an enthralling traveller's tale. Paired with stunning illustrations by award-winning illustrator Alan Lee, children will treasure this book for years to come. 'Majestically retold in this challenging and captivating version of Homer's epic poem' - booktrustchildrensbooks.org.uk 'Sutcliff's prose proves that no computer game or television cartoon surpasses Homer for drama and suspense - The Sunday Times
General Information
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- : Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
- : Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
- : 0.099
- : 01 July 2014
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 August 2014
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Rosemary Sutcliff
- : Hardback
- : 814
- : Alan Lee
- : 126
- : illustrations
More About The Product
'Rosemary Sutcliff's books captivated me as a child and her narrative sytle is still just as enjoyable. The tales are excellently illustrated by Alan Lee.' Parents in Touch 'This book shows why these stories can have the legs to last' Bookbag 'Odysseus's wanderings and the many dangers he faces are beautifully captured in Alan Lee's atmospheric illustrations.' -- Julia Eccleshare LoveReading4Kids
ROSEMARY SUTCLIFF, who sadly died in 1992, was the author of many widely-acclaimed historical novels for both children and adults. ALAN LEE, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal, illustrated the Centenary editions of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and, more recently The Children of Hurin.
