First published 2002
When his father's ship is destroyed by a violent storm, young Odysseus must undertake a perilous journey home. Stranded on the island of the Cyclops, a towering one-eyed giant, Odysseus must use his wits to outwit the savage beast and escape its lair. With his companions' lives hanging in the balance, Odysseus devises a daring plan, risking everything in a desperate gambit for freedom. In this thrilling adaptation of the classic Greek myth, a young hero faces monsters, gods, and his own fears to find his way home.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, greek-mythology, ancient
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: epic-journey, hero-s-journey
Period: Ancient
108 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers