Synopses & Reviews
Rosemary Sutcliff's thrilling retelling of Homerand#8217;s epic tale, The Wanderings of Odysseus, is now available in an exciting new format. For this dramatic sequel to her Kate Greenaway Awardand#150;winning Black Ships Before Troy, Rosemary Sutcliff has transformed Homer's magnificent epic poem The Odyssey into an enthralling traveler's tale with a spectacular cast of men, magicians, and monsters.
Synopsis
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
About the Author
Rosemary Sutcliff, who passed away in 1992, was the author of many highly 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. He lives in South Devon, U.K.