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Odysseus: Escaping Poseidon's Curse [a Greek Legend]

(Graphic Myths And Legends)

Dan Jolley (Goodreads Author),

Tom Yeates (Illustrator)

3.95 · Rating details · 97 ratings · 13 reviews

After finally winning the decade-long war against the Trojans, Odysseus, captain of the Greek Army, only has to guide his men back home, across the sea. Yet the journey will prove just as perilous as the battles they have just won, as they encounter the monstrous, man-eating Cyclops, the irresistible song of the siren, and the wrath of an angry Poseidon, god of the sea. ...more

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Hardcover, 48 pages

Published August 1st 2007 by Graphic Universe (Tm)

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Nov 26, 2019 Oracle rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Beautifully versed and gorgeously illustrated, the Odyssey comes alive in the pages of this graphic novel. If you're looking for the feeling of being RIGHT next to Odsseyus on his grand journey? Look no further! You WILL be fully immersed in this tale. The tides shift with the turn of each page that keep the reader engaged, active, and excited to push on further. An enchanting tale to feed on to generations to come! ...more

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Jun 03, 2018 Andy Hickman rated it really liked it

“Odysseus: Escaping Poseidon's Curse” (Graphic Myths And Legends) by Dan Jolley, Thomas Yeates (Illustrator)

Most enjoyable (although significantly reduced) retelling of the ancient tale.

Very good series giving a generalised overview of the predominant myths and legends that have shaped our worldviews.
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Dec 05, 2018 F rated it really liked it

These graphic novels remind me of the Classics Illustrated of my childhood. Good introduction to a classic story.

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Dec 05, 2018 F rated it liked it · review of another edition

These graphic novels remind me of the Classics Illustrated of my childhood. Good introduction to a classic story.

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Aug 03, 2018 StrictlySequential rated it liked it

Shelves: and-own-exact-edition, classic-or-character-adapted

Should have stuck to a specific part(s) of facet- this took on too much for the short format.

Since I can't choose between the two:
Thomas Yeates the best male (and the most prolific) and Anne Timmons is the best female artist of this series of 27

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Dec 05, 2012 Wallace Johnson rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Genre: I placed this title in my reading log under Graphic Novel Junior Books

Summary: Odysseus, the King of Ithaca embarks on a journey home from a war he did not wish to fight. During his voyage, he encounters many mythical creatures and Gods that turns his trip into a traitorous battle of survival.

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(a.) A great novel filled with color and adventure. The definite strength lies within the illustrations which were depicted using pencils and inks of high-color design. The illustrator ...more

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Jul 12, 2016 Angie rated it liked it

Shelves: classics, historical, middle-grade, mythology, graphic-novel, translated-from-another-languague, adventure

When I saw this graphic novel adaptation of the Odyssey I was sure there was no way they could do the story justice. The Odyssey is an epic journey that takes years for Odysseus to make. The graphic novel is just 48 pages. However, pretty much everything is covered just in a lot less detail than the original. Odysseus still encounters the lotus eaters and Circe and the cyclops and Calypso and the sea monsters. He still loses all of his men on the journey and has to overcome many obstacles. The ...more

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Jan 16, 2012 Terry rated it liked it

Shelves: graphic-novels

No, this isn't Homer's Odyssey. At 48 pages, it isn't even close. And actually, it really is 39 pages of story with a few additional pages of glossary, index of terms and such. The art is effective but uninspired, the writing is direct. For younger readers or teens who must work with the story with limited skills, this is a fair entry point into the epic. Fans should check out other titles in the series, and then move onto the much longer graphic work of Eric Shanower in Age of bronze.

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Sep 20, 2012 Daniel rated it liked it · review of another edition

Not bad, but the ending was a total letdown. After chronicling Odysseus' journey pretty well, the author abruptly ends the story as Odysseus returns home to battle Penelope's suitors with the author's dismissive, "But they would be no match for Odysseus!" (The end.) Oh well, it's a short and accessible graphic novel for my less than attentive students.

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Dec 28, 2008 Snow rated it it was ok

Shelves: childrens-comics

read for NoveList booklists

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May 17, 2015 Nora rated it liked it

Shelves: graphic-novels

Great artwork, but the story could have been stronger.

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Apr 29, 2009 Paul rated it it was amazing

To be an ancient cannon story, this short graphic novel was actually interesting,the pictures and the way they described the characters were pretty cool.

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Dec 22, 2011 Tony Keefer rated it liked it

Shelves: read-2011, graphic-novels

Part of a collection of Mythology Graphic Novels I picked up for my classroom. Good for helping to build background knowledge but not necessarily great. Kids will devour these.

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