This colorful rendition hews closely to Homer 's original tale of Odysseus 's travels, his yearning for home, and his victories over foes both supernatural and human. End note. Full-color illustrations done in pencil and watercolor.
The Odyssey
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ISBN: 9780763642662 JLG Level: GM : Graphic Novels Middle (Grades 5–8) Publisher: Candlewick Page Count: 256 Trim Size: 6 11/16" x 10 1/2" Dewey Classification: 741.5/973 Accelerated Reader: Level: 5.1, Points: 3 Scholastic Reading Counts: Level: 6.5, Points: 7 Lexile: Level: GN840L Awards & Honors: 2011 ALA Great Graphic Novels for Teens, Nonfiction; Children's Book Committee Bank Street College of Education Children's Choices - Best Books of 2011, Historical Fiction, ages 12-14; Booklist Top 10 Books for Youth, Graphic Novels; Kirkus Reviews 2010 Best Books for Teens; Booklist Lasting Connections of 2012, Nonfiction; BCCB 2011 Blue Ribbon, Nonfiction For additional book information, you must be a JLG Member.
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