The Wanderings of Odysseus: The Story of the Odyssey
by Rosemary Sutcliff
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Author: Rosemary SutcliffBrand: Laurel Leaf
Edition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-12-13
ISBN: 0553494821
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
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Book Review: A Review of The Wanderings of Odysseus by Joe Cool
Summary: 4 Stars
The Wanderings of Odysseus is an epic story of survival written by Rosemary Sutcliff. The illustrations were drawn by the stunning Alan Lee. This story is The Odyssey written in easier form for children.
Odysseus is the lord of Ithaca and he fought in the war against Troy. After the victory in the ten year war, Odysseus and his men set out to find their home again. But when they set sail they get into loads of trouble. When they arrive at an island inhabited by giants they lose almost all of their men and ships. Odysseus and what is left of his crew, fought lots of storms and finally one last one storm hits and everyone except Odysseus sank into the water. He was washed up on the shore of an isle and its only Citizen was a nymph. The nymph's name was Calypso. Odysseus stayed there for seven years before he left. He sailed to another island and once he arrived he was made welcome. He stayed there for a few days. Then he finished his journey He was gone nineteen years. Then he discovers a big problem.
In this book the main characters are Penelope, Telemachus, and the primary character is Odysseus. Penelope is Odysseus's wife and Telemachus was his son who was only a baby when his father left to go to Troy. I think the character development was not the best and it was hard to follow the story because it jumped from place to place. It is an okay book.
In conclusion the book was written in a fair form. But I recommend it for people who younger because of its pictures. If you want to become familiar with The Odyssey this will be the book for you.
Summary of The Wanderings of Odysseus: The Story of the Odyssey
A master storyteller and an award-winning illustrator evoke the golden age of mythical Greece in this spirited retelling of The Odyssey.From the Hardcover edition.
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