Homer's Odyssey and Iliad: A Quick Read

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Gillian Cross's brilliant retellings and Neil Packer's stylish illustrations bring to life Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, two of the greatest stories ever told, ideal for middle-grade readers or adults looking for a pacy read.

MIGHTY WARRIOR ACHILLES fights in the endless war between the Greeks and the Trojans, full of bloody battles, double-crossings and underhand deals.

ODYSSEUS, KING OF ITHACA, faces both danger and magic on his long journey home – encountering the hideous Cyclops, a six-headed monster and a captivating witch-goddess.

And high up on Mount Olympus, the gods and goddesses look on.

"This retelling by award-winning Gillian Cross keeps the stories simple but the language resonant." Guardian

"A treat for those familiar with the story as well as for those reading it for the first time." Inis Reading Guide

"Really brings the tale of Odysseus to life... An essential purchase to support study of the Greeks." The School Librarian