Ithaka

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Description

ITHAKA tells the story of the women left behind after the end of the Trojan War. While Odysseus is slowly making his way home, overcoming terrible obstacles sent by the gods, his wife Penelope does not know whether he’s alive or dead. How long will she be able to withstand the pressure of the numerous suitors who seek her hand (and Ithaka) – and will she remain as faithful as mythology states, or might she fall in love with one of them? The vivid colours of life on the abundant island of Ithaka are evoked with magic and warmth, as Penelope and those around her tell their own incredible stories. Interspersed with wonderful verse retellings of Odysseus’ adventures, this is a thrilling novel with a contemporary feel.

Additional information

Weight 0.288 kg
Dimensions 2.5 × 12.9 × 19.8 cm
by

Format

Paperback

Language

Pages

416

Publisher

Year Published

2015-11-23

Imprint

For Ages

12-17

Publication City/Country

London, United Kingdom

ISBN 10

0552574155

About The Author

ADELE GERAS was born in Jerusalem and travelled widely as a child. She started writing over twenty-five years ago and is the author of many titles for young readers, including one previous title for the Corgi Pups list Chalk and Cheese and the four Cats of Cuckoo Square titles for Young Corgi. Married with two daughters, she lives in Manchester.

An absorbing, sweeping novel that grabs readers from the touching opening page onwards – there's no half heartedness

Other text

Of the many versions of Homer's epic, this is the first – with apologies to James Joyce – to do justice to the women in the story. Touching and engaging

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