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Odyssey (Usborne Graphic Legends)
SKU
074962
ISBN
9780794544164
Grade 4-8
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Description
Publisher's Description of Odyssey (Usborne Graphic Legends)
The timeless Greek legend of gods and monsters comes to life in this action-packed graphic novel adaptation. Join Odysseus on his quest to return to his island home, as a host of strange creatures and scheming characters try to stop him. Fabiano Fiorin's distinctive illustrations draw the reader into the dramatic world ofAncient Greece.
These Graphic Legends and Graphic Classics provide a great gateway to somewhat difficult stories for reluctant readers to learn to enjoy. These stories are entertaining, and the fun, action-packed illustrations are a great way to initiate reluctant readers, in particular boys, to the pleasure of sitting down and reading a book, plunging into an imaginary universe and be taken away by a story.
Category Description for Graphic Legends
The Graphic Legends Series published by Usborne presents a great introduction to some of the literary classics in an exciting graphic literature format. The books in this series will entertain the reader, and give them a taste of educational literature at the same time. The books are full color. In addition to the cartoon type of reading, there is an overview of the story in regular print in the back few pages. 10.12" x 6.75" x 0.38" 104 pgs, pb. ~Judy
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Usborne |
| Grades: | 4-8 |
| ISBN: | 9780794544164 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.125 |
| Width in Inches: | 6.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.85 |
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