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The Adventures of Odysseus

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Written and narrated by Hugh Lupton

Retold by Daniel Morden

Illustrated by Christina Balit

While sailing home from war, clever Odysseus makes a terrible mistake. He'll need both ingenuity and humility to outwit the gods and monsters that stand between him and his family. Will he ever make it home again? This daring adventure has been told and retold for thousands of years - and now, in a gorgeous large-format paperback gift edition with watercolor, gouache and gold ink illustrations, it's better than ever.

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Product Dimensions: 9 x 11 inches
Page Count: 96 pages
Age Range: Ages 8 years and up

Awards & Accolades

NAPPA Gold Award, 2006
Recommended by the National Library Association
Honorable Mention, London Book Festival

"...particularly useful to teachers" — Foreword Reviews

"A well-designed book presenting a wonderful combination of contemporary talents and timeless storytelling" — Books for Keeps

About the Contributors

Written and narrated by - Hugh Lupton

Hugh Lupton's prestigious career as a professional storyteller spans over twenty years. In 1985 he co-founded the acclaimed "Company of Storytellers" and has since performed throughout the world.He has performed throughout Britain, as well as in North and South America, Europe and Africa, telling stories from many cultures. Hugh lives in England, UK.

Retold by - Daniel Morden

Daniel Morden was born and lives in Wales. He has traveled widely as a professional storyteller for many years. In 2006, Daniel and Hugh received the Classical Association's award for "the most significant contribution to the public understanding of the classics."

Illustrated by - Christina Balit

Christina Balit, an award-winning illustrator, spent her childhood in the Middle East. She studied at the Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art, and has since illustrated many highly acclaimed children's books.

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