As Odysseus fights his way back home after the Trojan War, he has to endure harrowing ordeals and adventures, and even when he returns to Ithaca, his troubles are far from over. Acclaimed storytellers Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden bring the poetry of Homer to life, and illustrator Christina Balit's stylised paintings give life to mortals and immortals alike. Includes two full-length CDs of the story read by the authors. AGES: 9-11 AUTHORS: Hugh Lupton has been a central figure in the British storytelling revival for thirty years. He tells myths, legends and folk tales from many cultures. His many books include 'Tales of Wisdom And Wonder', 'The Story Tree', 'Tales Of Mystery oMagic' and his novel 'The Ballad Of John Clare'. Daniel Morden has been a professional storyteller since 1989. His book 'Dark Tales from the Woods' won the Tir na nog Children's Book Prize in 2007. In 2006, Daniel and Hugh received the Classical Association's Award for "the most significant contribution to the public understanding of the classics." ILLUSTRATOR: Christina Balit is an award-winning illustrator and playwright who spent part of her childhood in Lebanon and Greece. Christina has been shortlisted twice for the Kate Greenaway Medal. SELLING POINTS: ? A Barefoot Books Feature Title for 2012. ? Writing and illustration true to ancient style, while still feeling exciting and modern. ? Deals with themes of love, war, power, mortality, friendship, nature and self. ? Features a clever protagonist using his wits to navigate his way home. REVIEWS: "Great for storytelling and reading aloud, this book retells Homer's epic of Odysseus' perilous journey home in an immediate, fast-paced narrative" ? Booklist ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour
