Tales from the Odyssey: Volume 1 Audiobook (Unabridged)

" An exciting condensed version for kids. "

" This series is a retelling of Homer's Odyssey for young audiences (think 1st-2nd grade). The One-Eyed Giant is the first in that series, and covers such famous stories as the Trojan Horse, the Lotus-Eaters, and Polyphemus. Great for the audience... but not really unique. "

" Kids should read these before the Riordian books, they would give the a clearer view, in a simpler format. "

" The first in a six volume series. A child friendly version of the Odyssey. Great inroduction to mythology and classics for adventure loving boys. Reading level is that of other Magic Treehouse books. "

" A very nice story of Homer's Odyssey. I liked reading more about Greek Mythology and it was very easy to follow. Middle grade students would be able to follow this pretty easily but unsure about how they would deal with some of the things monsters do in the story to they Greeks. "

" Really liked this book. I love to learn while reading and this is the case. Gosh that cyclop is mad! and poor Odysseus I want to know more about what happened to him. "

" Read to my students and my children. Best when read with expression and the occasional interpolation to add zest! "

" This series is completely fascinating for my boy. We even had to make another trip to the library for additional mythology books. Love it when I happen to pick something that inspires further inquiry. "

" Another book that Julian and I read together. He flew through it and begged to read more each night. In my opinion, the only way to read the Odyssey. It is the original story just written so a kid can read it and enjoy it. We now are waiting for the next book from the library. "

" Read this with my 6.5 year old and it's good children's book for getting them introduced to Homer's Odyssey. We are both looking forward to starting the 2nd book soon. "

" I read this with my 7 year old and we both really enjoyed it. It got gruesome at points, but was very easy to understand and fun to read. Can't wait for the next books. "

" I loved this series. And so did my 7 year old son! If you've never plowed through the Odyssey, but would like to learn the fundementals of this great epic tale, here is the perfect abridged edition! Still poetic and engaging in regular 2nd grade level English. "

" I'm enjoying these re-tellings of the Classic. "

" We decided to read the Odyssey because the boys wanted to know who Helen of Troy was (because of their baby sister and all). Jonah loved, Micah not so ready for chapter books yet. "

" The boys and I are studying Greece right now, and this has been a great book. They like the story of Odysseus, and it's a good way to introduce them to a classic story. Book has been a good supplement to our Greece unit. "

" a great collection of stories written for the elementary level reader "

" Everything M.P.O. does is touched by her mark. Gifted. "

" Mary Pope Osborne did a great job retelling this classic by Homer. Telling the tale of Odysseus' return home from the Trojan War, this is the first book in the series. "

" I hope I read this book before reading "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan. "

" Perfect to read to my five year old!!! True enough to the Odyssey so I can enjoy it and vivid enough for him to get into even if there are no pictures. Can't wait to read the whole series to the kids. "

" reading aloud with my son "

" This was a fascinating book. "

" Great way to introduce kids to Greek Mythology. "

" These books are very short, yet they are the stories you hear of in the "Percy Jackson" series. They go in depth with the King Odyseeous of ithica and his long journy home. "

" An exciting condensed version for kids. "

" I hope I read this book before reading "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan. "

" A very nice story of Homer's Odyssey. I liked reading more about Greek Mythology and it was very easy to follow. Middle grade students would be able to follow this pretty easily but unsure about how they would deal with some of the things monsters do in the story to they Greeks. "

" Read to my students and my children. Best when read with expression and the occasional interpolation to add zest! "

" Another book that Julian and I read together. He flew through it and begged to read more each night. In my opinion, the only way to read the Odyssey. It is the original story just written so a kid can read it and enjoy it. We now are waiting for the next book from the library. "

" I read this with my 7 year old and we both really enjoyed it. It got gruesome at points, but was very easy to understand and fun to read. Can't wait for the next books. "

" This series is completely fascinating for my boy. We even had to make another trip to the library for additional mythology books. Love it when I happen to pick something that inspires further inquiry. "

" I loved this series. And so did my 7 year old son! If you've never plowed through the Odyssey, but would like to learn the fundementals of this great epic tale, here is the perfect abridged edition! Still poetic and engaging in regular 2nd grade level English. "

" reading aloud with my son "

" Great read aloud introduction to the greek myths for kids. My boys enjoyed the entire series and they were great for me too. It helped me remember how all those stories were related to each other. "

" This was a fascinating book. "

" great version for younger readers "

" We decided to read the Odyssey because the boys wanted to know who Helen of Troy was (because of their baby sister and all). Jonah loved, Micah not so ready for chapter books yet. "