Gareth Hinds
Candlewick Press, 2010
248 pp. (Grades 8 and up)
Gareth Hinds breathes new life into Homer's epic story of Odysseus' prolonged journey homeward from the Trojan War in a format that reaches out to non-traditional readers of the classics. Coupled with an abbreviated text that remains true to Homer's original, Hinds' art reflects the mood and energy of the story. He has a knack for expression, brilliantly conveying the emotions of his characters as they feel loss, anger, hopelessness, desperation, determination, and joy. Reluctant readers and lovers of the classics alike will revel in this new adaptation that reminds us why we keep reading this timeless tale of adventure and human perseverance.
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