All-Action Classics: The Odyssey

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title All-Action Classics: The Odyssey
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ben Caldwell
By (author) Homer
SeriesAll-Action Classics
Series part Volume No. 3
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 143
Category/GenreClassic fiction (pre c 1945)
ISBN/Barcode 9781454938156
ClassificationsDewey:741.5
Audience
Teenage / Young Adult
Children's (6-12)
Illustrations Full-colour illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Sterling Publishing Co Inc
Imprint Sterling
Publication Date 11 February 2020
Publication Country United States

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 Biography

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.