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  • The Iliad

    by Gillian Cross ...
    Illustrated by Neil Packer ...
    A strikingly illustrated retelling of Homer’s classic from the team who brought us The Odyssey—Carnegie Medalist Gillian Cross and illustrator Neil Packer.After nine years of war between the Greeks and Trojans, tensions are heating up among men of the same faction as well as those on opposing sides. Two proud and powerful Greeks, King Agamemnon and legendary warrior Achilles, quarrel over a ... Read more

    $15.89 USD

  • The Odyssey

    by Gillian Cross ...
    Illustrated by Neil Packer ...
    A bold re-envisioning of The Odyssey, told with simplicity and style — perfect for fans of graphic retellings and mythology enthusiasts alike.Odysseus faces storm and shipwreck, a terrifying man-eating Cyclops, the alluring but deadly Sirens, and the fury of the sea-god Poseidon as he makes his ten-year journey home from the Trojan War. While Odysseus struggles to make it home, his wife, Penelope, ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Down with the Dirty Danes!

    by Gillian Cross ...
    Illustrated by Tim Stevens ...
    An hilarious story, told in letter form, about King Alfred – he who burnt the cakes, and his battles with the Vikings.Berwin, son of Egfrith, writes to Wulfric, son of Elred using his miraculous new talent of reading and writing. Berry’s spellings leave a lot to be desired and in his hilarious letters he tells a tale of mixups and mayhem when King Alfred hides in his family’s cottage but is ... Read more

    $0.99 USD

  • The Goose Girl: A Magic Beans Story

    by Gillian Cross ...
    When a princess is sent away to begin a new life, little does she know what lies in store . . . Discover how this heroine, cruelly tricked by her evil maid, struggles to prove her innocence to the handsome prince she is destined to marry.This story is a magic bean. It may not look much like a bean, but I can promise you that it is. For if you plant it in a young mind, it will grow into a love of ... Read more

    $2.72 USD

  • The Black Room

    by Gillian Cross ...
    Series Book 2 - Dark Ground
    **In the second installment in the Dark Ground trilogy, dive back into a fantasy world of survival, intriguing twists, and breathtaking suspense.“A gripping page turner that begs for the next volume.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review**When he mysteriously shrank to a tiny size, the park near Robet’s house became a threatening wilderness. With the help of a determined group of survivors, he was able ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Dark Ground #3: The Nightmare Game

    by Gillian Cross ...
    Series Book 3 - Dark Ground
    **The thrilling conclusion of a groundbreaking series that seamlessly blends fantasy with a hard-hitting tale of love and survival.“Profound moral ambiguity and spiraling human pain lie at the heart of Cross’s plot . . . grimly mesmerizing and fascinatingly unusual series.”—Kirkus Review, starred review**Her family says she was stolen . . . and they will stop at nothing to get her back.Robert, his ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    Homer's Iliad and the Odyssey

    Two of the Greatest Stories Ever Told

    by Gillian Cross ...
    Narrated by Leighton Pugh ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 55 min

    When first published Walker’s versions of the Iliad and the Odyssey attracted attention for the quality of the writing. Multi-award-winning author Gillian Cross makes two of the greatest stories in the world come alive for children in her strong, clear, deceptively simple retellings, which are faithful to the spirit and structure of Homer’s epic poems, and this new bind-up in a friendly format ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

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  • The Iliad & The Odyssey

    by Homer ...
    Translated by Samuel Butler ...
    While Homer's existence as a historical person is still a topic of debate, the writings attributed to the name have made their mark not only on Greek history and literature, but upon western civilization itself. Homer's epic poems, The Iliad and The Odyssey, laid the foundation upon which Ancient Greece developed not only its culture, but its societal values, religious beliefs, and practice of ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey

    by Trenton Lee Stewart ...
    Illustrated by Diana Sudyka ...
    Series Book 2 - The Mysterious Benedict Society
    The fearsome foursome is back in the second installment of the New York Times bestselling series praised by Rick Riordan!The Mysterious Benedict Society is up against a new mission, significantly closer to home. After reuniting for a celebratory scavenger hunt, Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance are forced to go on an unexpected search—a search to find Mr. Benedict. It seems that while he was ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

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  • The Twelve Dancing Princesses: A Magic Beans Story

    by Anne Fine ...
    The King is at his wit's end; twelve daughters and every morning their shoes are torn to ribbons! Nobody can tell him why, so he promises that whoever uncovers their secret will inherit his kingdom. The reward is huge - but the price of failure is their head. Who will risk it all for a dance with the princesses?This story is a magic bean. It may not look much like a bean, but I can promise you ... Read more

    $2.72 USD

  • Tales from the Odyssey, Part 1

    by Mary Pope Osborne ...
    Giants and Cannibals!Wonders and Witches!One Amazing Hero.Brave Odysseus is far from home, tossed by stormy seas, and cursed by an angry one-eyed giant. If he ever wants to see his family again, he will have to face hungry cannibals, outwit a beautiful witch, and sail past a six-headed serpent. His journey is the ultimate test of endurance and courage.In this exciting series, best-selling author ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

  • Don't Look Now Book 2: A Magician Never Tells and Elephant Bones

    by Paul Jennings, Andrew Weldon ...
    Series Book 2 - DON'T LOOK NOW
    Book 2 in the fantastic four book series about taking risks and flying high, from the children's book legend Paul Jennings and brilliant cartoonist Andrew Weldon.'You're grounded, Ricky,' said Mum. 'Yes,' said Dad. 'In more ways than one.'Ricky is an ordinary boy, who can fly. He can really fly! But only when no one is looking. His dream is to one day be FAMOUS. But after accidentally opening the ... Read more

    $7.09 USD