A beloved and gift-worthy special hardcover edition of the Odyssey, retold for young readers by Geraldine McCaughrean. Bound in high-quality cloth with a striking new design featuring a gilded cover, the Puffin Classic Hardcovers are a gift that book lovers of all ages will treasure forever.

"I am Odysseus, hero of Troy."

The ancient Greek epic, retold for young readers. After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and begins the journey home, eager to reunite with his wife and son. But the journey is long and dangerous, full of strange magic, giant enemies—like Polyphemus, the ravenous one-eyed giant, and Scylla, the sea monster with six heads—and the wrath of the gods. Can Odysseus meet the challenge?

Give the most beloved classic works to a new generation with the striking Puffin Classic Hardcovers. Bound in high-quality cloth with impressive new gilded designs, these coveted and highly collectible hardbacks will be treasured forever. The perfect gift for book lovers and young readers alike.