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Return to Ithaca presents a clear, accessible version of a segment from Homer's Odyssey for young readers. It follows Odysseus as he arrives in Ithaca after years of wandering. With the help of the goddess Athena, he devises a strategic plan to punish those who have tormented his family during his absence. The story emphasizes courage, divine guidance, and the lengths one will go to protect loved ones.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mary Pope Osborne
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