The Iliad and The Odyssey are retold in a glorious saga of courage and magical adventure. Written in a manner that will delight both young and old, this is a great way to learn the immortal epics of Homer.
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"I downloaded the a free audio version and listened to it with my children at bedtime. I had never read the original Homer but I knew of the tale. It was nice to hear the adventures and tales in accessible language." — Rakisha (4 out of 5 stars)
"I downloaded the a free audio version and listened to it with my children at bedtime. I had never read the original Homer but I knew of the tale. It was nice to hear the adventures and tales in accessible language."
" Wonderful prep for Homer. Also incredible is Blackstone Audiobooks' version read by Robert Whitfield. Masterful! "
" Homer adapted for young readers by noted Irish poet perfect for reading aloud. "
" Instead of grading papers, I read it to my daughter. "
" its pretty exiting but they talk kinda wierd. but theres lots of fights and its cool "
" My kids loved this book! (And I enjoyed reading it to them!) Very palatable Homer! "
" AWESOME! Finally the tale of Odysseus in a language I can actually understand! The plot is surprisingly interesting... "
" Padraic Colum managed to simplify the tale for easy modern reading, yet retain the poetic rhythm. "
" A great introduction for children!!! "
" Excellent Librivox recording by Elizabeth Klett. "
" I'm embarrassed at the difficulty I'm having reading this book, and how children 100 years ago must have been better schooled. The timeless tales told in an abridged format, but without losing the literary interest. "
" Wonderful way to introduce Homer to kids and learn the Odyssey "
" I was a little cunfusing. I think at one piont some one was telling a story of a man who told a story. "
" We only read half of this and had to return it to the library. We liked the version by Usborne so much better. This was still a good read especially if it's all your library has. My kids love ancient Greek stories. "
" Quite good.... Children of Odin is better of course "
" Since I managed to get through both H.S. and college w/o reading the The Iliad or The Odyssey, I am glad to have finally read this adaptation to my children so at least I know the story! "
" This version is an easier read than the original one that I studied in my school years. Although it was not a book that I enjoyed as much as I did a few other ones, it was nice to revisit this timeless classic. "
" The kids and I really enjoyed this book. This is a great first introduction to Homer, capturing all the excitement, adventure and emotion of the original stories. Highly recommended for children ages 8 and up. "
" As a teenager I remember trying to unsuccessfully read Homer (not the children's version). Children's Homer is interesting and very easy to read. Well, now you know my reading level! "
" It is a rich story, although I found it difficult to read aloud. We listened to the audio version and that helped the story come alive for me. "
" The first part is a little confusing but besides that it is an awesome book!!!! "
" I had to read this for one of my classes this year and the book was ok, not the best. It had its ups and downs. "
" Long book but worth to read. "
Padraic Colum (1881–1972) was an Irish poet, playwright, author, a major leader of the Irish Renaissance, and a friend to James Joyce and William Yeats. Well versed in the old Gaelic myths as well as those of other cultures, he wrote a number of books for children that retell these tales. His book The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived before Achilles was a Newbery Honor Book, and he was awarded the Regina Medal for his distinguished contribution to children’s literature.
Lloyd James (a.k.a. Sean Pratt) has been narrating since 1996 and has recorded over six hundred audiobooks. He is a seven-time winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award and has twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award. His critically acclaimed performances include Elvis in the Morning by William F. Buckley Jr. and Searching for Bobby Fischer by Fred Waitzkin, among others.
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