The Odyssey

Lively and accessible.—The New York TimesEvery image seems to have been created with unhurried care; it’s a quiet but monumental piece of work.—Publishers Weekly (starred review)Interesting and imaginative.—School Library JournalOffers an accessible introduction to an important work whose allusions stretch far and wide; fans of graphic novels, mythology, and really great storytelling will be glad to have this in their repertoire.—Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksMany will be drawn to its intensity and originality. A welcome new retelling of the epic poem.—BooklistCross has given us an excellent resource. In her adaptation, Homer’s story comes alive…Packer’s artwork is effective in making the story a contemporary adventure as well as a story from ancient times. We need more books like this to introduce students to classic literature as we incorporate the Common Core into our curriculum.—Library Media ConnectionGorgeous.—The Huffington PostWhile Cross and Packer are not asking us to replace Homer on the bookshelf, their addition is certainly worthy of sharing shelf space.—New York Daily News onlineDynamic language, rapid-fire pacing, spine-tingling suspense, and a sense of foreboding that looms larger than a Cyclops characterize Gillian Cross’s rendition of THE ODYSSEY. Both accessible and mesmerizing, the text emphasizes moments of heady hubris and relates even the most unsettling events with gusto…Appearing on almost every spread, Neil Packer’s masterfully rendered paintings depict, interpret, and vivify the text, adding a spectacular visual dimension to the storytelling.—Curriculum Connections