Adventures of Odysseus

Set sail with Odysseus as he fights to find his way back home after the brutal Trojan War. On his ten year journey, he endures harrowing ordeals, battles monsters and learns what it means to be a hero. Award-winning professional storytellers Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden’s gripping retelling breathes new life into Homer’s classic The Odyssey. AGES: 7 to 10 AUTHORS: Hugh Lupton & Daniel Morden are already well-known for their adult retelling of The Odyssey. Daniel has been telling stories since 1998, and lives in Wales. Hugh has worked on a number of other Barefoot titles, including The Story Tree and the award-winning Tales of Wisdom & Wonder. Hugh has been a professional storyteller for the past two decades. When he isn’t performing in festivals around the world, he resides in East Anglia, England. Together, Hugh and Daniel have also created The Adventures of Achilles and Greek Myths: Three Heroic Tales for Barefoot Books. SELLING POINTS: . Perfect for teachers and librarians looking for an accessible version of this epic tale for younger readers. . Dramatic full-color illustrations on every spread make the story easy to follow. . Introduces readers to a cornerstone of Western classic literature.