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The odyssey a graphic novel

Retells, in graphic novel format, Homer's epic tale of Odysseus, the ancient Greek hero who encounters witches and other obstacles on his journey home after fighting in the Trojan War.

Main Author: Hinds, Gareth, 1971-
Other Authors: Homer.
Format: Books Print Book Comic & Graphic Novel
Language: English
Published: Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2010.
Edition: 1st ed.
Subjects:
Homer. > Odyssey > Adaptations.
Odysseus (Greek mythology) > Young adult fiction.
Mythology, Greek > Young adult fiction.
Adventure and adventurers > Young adult fiction.
Heroes > Young adult fiction.
Legends > Young adult.
Mythological comics > Young adult.
Graphic novels > Young adult.
Summary: Retells, in graphic novel format, Homer's epic tale of Odysseus, the ancient Greek hero who encounters witches and other obstacles on his journey home after fighting in the Trojan War.
Physical Description: 248 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
ISBN: 9780763642662
0763642665
9780763642686
0763642681
Author Notes: Gareth Hinds is the creator of several acclaimed graphic novels based on classic works . About The Odyssey, he says, "It was incredibly exciting to work with this material--gods, monsters, flawed heroes, intense battles, and all the best and worst of human nature, set against an ancient Mediterranean backdrop? It's really a dream project." He lives in Watertown, Massachusetts.

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