About the book
Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child
Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this legendary edition of The Odyssey.
After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail for home. But his voyage takes another ten years and he must face many dangers - Polyphemus the greedy one-eyed giant, Scylla the six-headed sea monster and even the wrath of the gods themselves - before he is reunited with his wife and son.
Illustrated by Victor G Ambrus
Editions of Odyssey
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780241791479
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241735657
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140383096
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780141334127
- EBook
- ISBN 9780141334134
Read an Excerpt
Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child
Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this legendary edition of The Odyssey.
After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail for home. But his voyage takes another ten years and he must face many dangers - Polyphemus the greedy one-eyed giant, Scylla the six-headed sea monster and even the wrath of the gods themselves - before he is reunited with his wife and son.
Illustrated by Victor G Ambrus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Odyssey about?
Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child
Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this legendary edition of The Odyssey.
After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail for home. But his voyage takes another ten years and he must face many dangers - Polyphemus the greedy one-eyed giant, Scylla the six-headed sea monster and even the wrath of the gods themselves - before he is reunited with his wife and son.
Illustrated by Victor G Ambrus
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Odyssey?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Mythic fantasy / Myths and Legends fiction
Where can I read a sample of Odyssey?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241791479
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Odyssey?
Geraldine McCaughrean
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Odyssey is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780241791479) and paperback(ISBN 9780241735657) and paperback(ISBN 9780140383096) and paperback(ISBN 9780141334127) and ebook(ISBN 9780141334134)
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