Give the young reader in your life a front-row seat to one of history's greatest adventures — brought blazingly to life in stunning graphic novel form!

Fresh from his triumphs in the Trojan War, Odysseus, King of Ithaca, wants nothing more than to return home to his family — but after offending the sea god Poseidon, he is doomed to years of shipwreck, wandering, and peril. Battling man-eating monsters, violent storms, and the supernatural seductions of sirens and sorceresses, Odysseus must use every ounce of his strength and cunning to reclaim his kingdom from those who seek to steal it. The Odyssey: A Graphic Novel is the perfect introduction to Homer's timeless epic for middle-grade readers and beyond, blending breathtaking artwork with a story that has captivated audiences for over 2,500 years.

A Classic Made Accessible: Gareth Hinds distills Homer's sweeping epic into bold, vivid sequential art that makes the story engaging and approachable for new readers without sacrificing its grandeur or depth.
Stunning Visual Storytelling: With dynamic imagery that captures the drama of monsters, gods, and tempestuous seas, every page is a visual feast that draws readers deep into the ancient world of Greek mythology.
A New York Times Bestseller: Celebrated by critics, educators, and readers alike, this award-winning adaptation has earned its place as a go-to title for classrooms and home libraries.
Perfect Gateway to the Classics: Ideal for fans of Percy Jackson and Greek mythology, this graphic novel naturally bridges the gap between beloved contemporary adventure stories and the ancient literature that inspired them.

"Gareth Hinds brings The Odyssey to life in a masterful blend of art and storytelling. Vivid and exciting, this graphic novel is a worthy new interpretation of Homer's epic." — Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series

About the Author

Gareth Hinds is an award-winning graphic artist renowned for his stunning adaptations of classic literature. With a talent for translating the music and drama of ancient texts into bold sequential art, Hinds has brought works such as Beowulf, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet to a new generation of readers. His graphic novel adaptations are widely used in classrooms and celebrated for making the classics vivid, exciting, and irresistibly readable.

Product Details

Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication date: October 12, 2010
Language: English
Print length: 256 pages
ISBN-13: 9780763642686
Reading age: 12 and up