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160 pp.
| Candlewick
| September, 2015
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-7832-6$19.99
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Neil Packer.
In this companion volume to Cross's retelling of The Odyssey, the language is clear and easy to read, if a little over-adorned with exclamation marks. A handsome book design, eye-catching illustrations, and a clean typeface add to the clarity and accessibility. Although any sense of Homer's original poetry is lost, this may be a good choice for uninitiated readers.
176 pp.
| Candlewick
| September, 2012
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-4791-9$19.99
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
Neil Packer.
Homer's epic adventure tale gets another retelling. The language lacks some of the poetry of the original but is clear and easy to read. The mostly attractive illustrations tradeoff between rich colors and stark black and white; some are reminiscent of the black figure illustrations on ancient Attic pottery, while others are comprised of odd-looking figures with strange proportions.