The Odyssey 是古希臘詩人 Homer 的經典史詩，也是西方文學的重要作品。本書由 Robin Lister 重新改寫，以流暢易讀的文字，保留原作的冒險精神與故事節奏，適合國小中高年級以上讀者閱讀。
特洛伊戰爭結束後，英雄 Odysseus 踏上返鄉之路，卻接連遭遇眾神設下的考驗。他必須面對獨眼巨人 Cyclops、女巫 Circe，以及海怪 Scylla 與 Charybdis 等重重危機，在漫長旅程中運用智慧與勇氣尋找回家的方向。書中搭配 Alan Baker 的黑白插畫，呈現史詩場景與人物風貌，讓經典故事更容易親近，也保留原作的冒險氛圍。
Reissued with a dramatic, high-spec new cover with flaps, this new edition of Homer's classic poem will captivate a new generation of readers
A dramatic retelling of Homer's classic tale The Odyssey.
Kingfisher Epics are action-packed retellings of classic tales and legends, with all the exhilaration and immediacy of their original versions. Magnificent black-and-white illustrations bring the heroic deeds depicted in these stories dramatically to life. These stories have enthralled readers for centuries, and Kingfisher Epics make them accessible to a new generation of children.
The Trojan War is over, and the battle-weary soldier Odysseus sets out for home. On his way Odysseus faces many dangers sent by the gods to test him. Will he outwit the one-eyed giant Cyclops, the cunning enchantress Circe, and the terrifying monsters Scylla and Charybdis? This dramatic retelling of Homer's epic story retains all the excitement of the original.
Robin Lister's fast-paced, lyrical retelling is perfectly pitched for grades 4 and above, while the evocative black-and-white artworks by best-selling illustrator Alan Baker bring the dramatic tale to thrilling life.
