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A retelling of the adventures of Odysseus, the Greek hero who returned home from the Trojan War after ten years. This book tells the story of his journey back to Ithaca, filled with battles, obstacles, and moments of heroism and heroism.
First publish date: December 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Geraldine McCaughrean
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