The Odyssey

Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War becomes a long struggle against monsters, temptation and the forces that keep him from his family. Meanwhile, those waiting in Ithaca face challenges of their own. The Odyssey is a powerful ancient adventure about resourcefulness, loyalty and belonging, rewarding readers ready for a sustained story and discussion of the choices, values and imagined world of its characters.

Age suitability and learning: Older children (9-12), Teens & adults (13+). The longer narrative suits children ready to sustain attention across a developing story, whether reading independently or sharing it aloud. Following characters and events supports comprehension, vocabulary and reading stamina; discussing motives, settings and choices encourages inference, empathy and imaginative thinking.

Available at QT Toys in Battersea.