The Iliad and the Odyssey
Comic-strip retellings of the epic ancient Greek myths – exciting stories perfect to enjoy at home or in the Key Stage 2 classroom
Age 5+
Traditional Stories
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Discover Homer’s famous Greek myths in thrilling comic-strip retellings, from an award-winning author-illustrator.
Mighty heroes, terrifying monsters and powerful gods and goddesses – see the Iliad and the Odyssey brought to life in comic strips guaranteed to engage even reluctant readers. From the Trojan War to Odysseus’s action-packed journey home, discover two of the greatest stories in history, retold for a new generation and perfect to share at home or in the classroom. These colourfully illustrated, lively retellings are an accessible introduction to the myths for ages 6+.
“Elegant, intelligent, funny, dramatic and totally absorbing; the perfect start to an early familiarity with Homer.” - The Guardian
Creators
Marcia Williams worked as a nursery teacher before beginning a successful career as an award-winning author and illustrator. With her distinctive cartoon-strip style, she has now illustrated and retold many literary classics for children, including Greek Myths and Mr William Shakespeare's Plays.
Reviews
Likely to amuse and even absorb children for a good while… Has a kind of Where’s Wally?-ish delight in visual minutiae.
The Times Educational Supplement
Elegant, intelligent, funny, dramatic and totally absorbing; the perfect start to an early familiarity with Homer.
The Guardian
Brings clarity and humour to these ancient myths… Surely the most entertaining way to explore ancient history.
Junior Education
“[…] this gutsy, electrifying retelling of both epics… will please both the finicky Homeric scholars and children encountering the full stories for the first time.”
TLS
