(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Carole Hénaff. Two practiced British storytellers focus on the titular warrior for a succinct account of the Trojan War, supplementing Homer's Iliad with other ancient sources (an author's note would have helped). Expertly honed language moves the events along swiftly. Acrylic illustrations, bright with Attic red and Aegean blue, recall ancient Greek art and second the meaning of the text without competing with it.

Reviewer: Joanna Rudge Long | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2012

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Christina Balit. The vivid colors and gorgeous geometric designs that portray the land and seascapes of ancient Greece, as well as the faces and forms of men, gods, and monsters, make this prose abridgment of Homer's epic a visual delight. The authors simplify the complicated tale of Odysseus, focusing on his bold escapades and family reunion, without sacrificing richness of language and imagery.

Reviewer: Megan Lynn Isaac