All-Action Classics: The Odyssey
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
All-Action Classics: The Odyssey
By (Author) Ben Caldwell
By (author) Homer
3
Union Square & Co.
Sterling
11th February 2020
United States
Classifications
Young Adult
Fiction
741.5
Physical Properties
Paperback
128
Width 143mm, Height 216mm
Description
This is an original graphic novel adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey.
Shipwrecks, angry gods, magical lands, beautiful nymphs, and siren songs: this vivid retelling of Homer's legendary Greek epic follows Odysseus on his long, arduous journey home from Ithaca after the fall of Troy. Done in comic-book style, it features the highest-energy kid-grabbing details and plot twists, all dramatised in brilliant, action-packed images.
An exciting approach to the classics: vibrant, appealing graphic novels that bring beloved stories to a new generation of kids. Shipwrecks, angry gods, magical lands, beautiful nymphs, and siren songs: this vivid retelling of Homer's legendary Greek epic follows Odysseus on his long, arduous journey home from Ithaca after the fall of Troy. Done in comic-book style, it features the highest-energy kid-grabbing details and plot twists, all dramatized in brilliant, action-packed images. It's the perfect way to introduce kids and fans of graphic novels to one of literature's great works.
Author Bio
Ben Caldwell is an American creator known for his work in comics, toy design, animation, and children's books. His comics include the award-winning Prez and Dare Detectives. Other projects include the how-to series Action! Cartooning and the Carrie Kelley graphic novel. Caldwell lives in Wyomissing, PA.
