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• The Usborne Illustrated Odyssey :

  From the Ancient Greek Tale /

  Homer

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  Gorgeous illustrations and large, storybook-style text makes this retelling a friendly first step into the travels of Odysseus.

• The One-eyed Giant

  Osborne, Mary Pope

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  The author of the Magic Tree House books retells some of Odysseus' most famous adventures in this series of short chapter books, perfect for early readers and listeners.

• Odyssey

  Punter, Russell

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  Russell Punter's graphic novel tells the story simply and clearly, with action-focused artwork.

• The Trojan War

  An Interactive Mythological Adventure

  Hoena, B. A,

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  Could you survive the Trojan War? This choose-your-own-adventure approach to history will have kids reading and rereading to figure out the best outcomes.

• The Lightning Thief #1

  Riordan, Rick

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  For kids who are particularly interested in the stories of the Greek gods and goddesses, Percy Jackson's adventures are an easy place to start. Follow a modern-day kid who finds out he's actually the son of Poseidon.

• D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths

  D'Aulaire, Ingri, 1904-1980.,

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  These classic retellings have been a mainstay of children's shelves for over half a century! The language is a little more complicated, making it a great read-aloud option as well.

• The Odyssey

  a Modern Retelling

  Albert, Liv,

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  This retelling of the Odyssey doesn't let you get lost in its text - in addition to the story, you get helpful background information, like maps and facts about the world the characters live in. A great read for tweens and teens especially.

• Zeus

  King of the Gods

  O'Connor, George

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  George O'Connor's graphic novel series introduces the major Greek gods and goddesses, focusing on one a book. Fun and accessible for reluctant readers.

• Black Ships Before Troy

  the Story of the Iliad

  Sutcliff, Rosemary

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  Like the d'Aulaires, Rosemary Sutcliffe is a classic children's writer when it comes to the ancient world. Her retelling of the Iliad gives important background information on Odysseus while telling a thrilling story of the Trojan War.

• Sparrows in the Wind

  Levine, Gail Carson,

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  Two princesses - one a Trojan, one an Amazon - work together to try and save the city of Troy from being destroyed by war. Gail Carson Levine, best known for Ella Enchaned, tells a tough but unputdownable story about trying to defy fate.

• The Odyssey

  Hinds, Gareth

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  Gareth Hinds' comic-book retelling of The Odyssey is a great entry point for older readers. The art is beautiful, and the story is brilliantly told.

• Amber & Clay

  Schlitz, Laura Amy,

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  Rhaskos and Melisto come from two very different worlds - one is born into slavery in Thessaly, the other is a wealthy Athenian - but their paths will cross with the "help" of the gods, fates, and a philosopher named Sokrates. Older children who…Read moreRead more of this annotation