The Odyssey

Stunning illustrations and sparkling storytelling make for a riveting retelling of The Odyssey which I will be pressing into the hands of every child I know! Liv’s extra content on Homer’s world is perfectly pitched for young readers, adding depth, nuance and much needed context to a timeless tale. This book is a total joy. This deserves to become a classic edition for a new generation of children. -- Elodie Harper * Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wolf Den trilogy *
Liv Albert brings the spirit of Homer's Odyssey to rich and vivid life in this sumptuously illustrated and thought-provoking retelling. It brims with excitement and adventure; so pacy and vibrant that readers won't even realise how much they're learning. This is a perfect introduction to the epic for anyone, bound to spark questions and discussion and inspire readers with further curiosity and intrigue for Greek mythology. Brilliantly crafted, wonderfully entertaining and a joy for those new to myth and established fans alike. An absolute gem! -- Jennifer Saint * Sunday Times bestselling author of Ariadne *
Hugely informative, stunningly illustrated and packed with fascinating facts, this is a joyful, exuberant ode to Homer’s Odyssey that will enchant a whole new generation of readers – a pure delight to read. -- Emily Hauser * Times bestselling author of Mythica *
Liv Albert’s lively and lucid retelling of the Odyssey, faithful to Homer’s multifaceted epic, is ideal for young readers. This book shows us a world saturated in color (with vivid illustrations), characters, and incident. Informative insets offer windows into the bronze-age Aegean world and its mythology. This is a book with which to embark on a lifelong journey of reading, curiosity, and imagination. -- A. E. Stallings * award-winning poet and author of This Afterlife *
Accessible, awe-inspiring reinterpretation of an epic, sure to delight both new and familiar readers. -- Rachel Smythe * New York Times bestselling author of Lore Olympus *