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The Odyssey

  • Imprint: Puffin

  • ISBN: 9780241380390

  • Length: 40  Pages

  • Dimensions: 234mm x 28mm x 153mm

  • Weight: 463g

  • RRP: £6.99

The Odyssey

The ultimate adventure retold for children!

Odysseus must battle his way home from war with the Greek Gods pitted against him. But what will he find when he gets there?

From the gory tale of the Cyclops to the trickery of the Trojan Horse, Homer's classic, The Odyssey, is filled with stories of bravery, cleverness and heroism. This picture-book retelling of Odysseus's epic journey is the perfect introduction to this essential story.

"Pienkowski is a genius" Independent

  • Imprint: Puffin

  • ISBN: 9780241380390

  • Length: 40  Pages

  • Dimensions: 234mm x 28mm x 153mm

  • Weight: 463g

  • RRP: £6.99

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About the Author

David Walser

David Walser was born in 1937 in Singapore, where his father was serving in the R.A.F. Trapped in Indo-China by the outbreak of World War II, David Walser and his mother made a perilous escape back to England. He is a writer, translator, artist, and musician, and lives in London.

David Walser

Jan Pieñkowski

David Walser (Author) David Walser was born in 1937 in Singapore, where his father was serving in the R.A.F. Trapped in Indo-China by the outbreak of World War II, David Walser and his mother made a perilous escape back to England. He is a writer, translator, artist, and musician, and lives in London. Jan Pienkowski (Illustrator) Jan Pienkowski was born in Warsaw in 1936. After creating his first book at the age of eight, Jan went on to excel in his chosen field of design, working in such diverse areas as television, theatre and greetings cards. Published in 1968, A Necklace of Raindrops was the first of several wonderful collaborations between Jan and Joan Aiken - and it was also the very first book Jan illustrated. For over forty years, he has also worked on the Meg and Mog books. He has since twice won the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration, and has created many instantly recognizable classics.

Jan Pieñkowski

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