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The Amazing Adventures of Ulysses

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Websites to visit

Website 1
Find out about life in Ancient Greece. (Click on a topic for facts, interactive pictures and video clips. Videos may not work where you are due to BBC copyright restrictions.)

Website 2
Explore a timeline of Ancient Greece then decorate a Greek pot. (Click on "Ancient Greece".)

Website 3
See an ancient Greek pot with a picture of Odysseus (Ulysses) escaping from the Cyclops

Website 4
Find out about the twelve Greek gods. (Click on a god for information.)

Website 5
An Ancient Greek costume and Greek vase to make at home.

Website 6
Print out and shade in pictures of ancient Greeks. (Scroll down to "Greeks and Romans" and move your mouse over the pictures to see labels.)

How to say Greek names

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Athene (or Athena)

Circe

Cyclops

Eurylochus

Hermes

Odysseus

Penelope

Poseidon

Scylla

Sirens

Telemachus

Trojans

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About this book

Young Reading Series 2
The Amazing Adventures of Ulysses

The classic ancient Greek adventure story retold for children growing in reading confidence.
Ulysses faces many challenges on his way home from the Trojan War, including a one-eyed giant, a witch and a many-headed whirlpool monster. Will he survive them all?
Charmingly illustrated by Stephen Cartwright.
Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University.

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Heather Amery

Heather Amery was born and brought up in Bath, Somerset. Heather has written over a hundred books for children, including alphabet books, science and history books, craft books, classical fairy tales, a series for beginner readers called Farmyard Tales, Bible stories, and Greek Myths. She has also compiled word books, song books, and books of poetry.

Reader Reviews

Great retelling
It's the best retelling of the Odyssey that I've come across in a long time, and that's including adult versions. It's the clarity of the narrative that really stands out.
Harriet Albert, 5th April 2008

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