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The Adventures of Ulysses Kindle Edition

by Bernard Evslin (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 304 ratings
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The legendary adventures of the Greek king’s epic journey come to life in a modern retelling of The Odyssey that’s “an unmitigated delight” (School Library Journal). 
 
In their ten-year siege of Troy, the Greeks claim victory thanks to the cunning wit of Ulysses, King of Ithaca, who devised the infamous Trojan Horse. Now, with the epic war finally finished, Ulysses sets sail for home—but his journey will be long and arduous. Having angered Poseidon, god of the sea, Ulysses and his men are thrown off course by a raging storm and forced to wander the perilous world for another ten years.
 
On his epic trek, Ulysses must match wits and strength with man-eating Sirens, a towering Cyclops, the witch-goddess Circe, and a slew of other deadly foes. Meanwhile, in Ithaca, his wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus, contend with a rowdy mob of suitors who have taken over their home in an attempt to usurp the absent ruler’s place.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    195 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 6
  5. Publisher
    Graymalkin Media
  6. Publication date
    April 13, 2023
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  8. Word Wise
    Not Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
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  10. ISBN-13
    978-1631683596
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“An unmitigated delight and an excellent contribution to the canon.” — School Library Journal

About the Author

Bernard Evslin (1922–1993) was a bestselling and award-winning author known for his works on Greek and other cultural mythologies. The New York Times called him “one of the most widely published authors of classical mythology in the world.” He was born in New Rochelle, New York, and attended Rutgers University. After several years working as a playwright, screenwriter, and documentary producer, he began publishing novels and short stories in the late 1960s. During his long career, Evslin published more than seventy books—over thirty of which were for young adults. His bestseller Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths has been translated into ten different languages and has sold more than ten million copies worldwide. He won the National Education Association Award in 1961, and in 1986 his book Hercules received the Washington Irving Children’s Book Choice Award. Evslin died in Kauai, Hawaii, at the age of seventy-seven. 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C2C275TN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Graymalkin Media (April 13, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 13, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 195 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 304 ratings

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Bernard Evslin (1922–1993) was a bestselling and award-winning author known for his works on Greek and other cultural mythologies. The New York Times called him “one of the most widely published authors of classical mythology in the world.” He was born in New Rochelle, New York, and attended Rutgers University. After several years working as a playwright, screenwriter, and documentary producer, he began publishing novels and short stories in the late 1960s. During his long career, Evslin published more than seventy books—over thirty of which were for young adults. His bestseller Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths has been translated into ten different languages and has sold more than ten million copies worldwide. He won the National Education Association Award in 1961, and in 1986 his book Hercules received the Washington Irving Children’s Book Choice Award. Evslin died in Kauai, Hawaii, at the age of seventy-seven.

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Customers find this book to be a great adventure read, with one mentioning it kept them hooked most of the time. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its educational value, with one customer noting it's great for classroom use. Additionally, customers appreciate its value for money.

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"...It’s so good that you forget you're only reading it, you aren’t in it...." Read more

"...It was a GREAT BOOK!!!!! 😃😃😃😃😃😃..." Read more

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"I loved this book. I had to read it for a school project and found that I loved it. Only one bad thing, it's a little short, but still worth it!" Read more

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Customers enjoy the adventures of Ulysses in this book, finding it an entertaining read that keeps them engaged throughout.

"This is the young reader's version of the Odyssey, with every chapter a new adventure, most in 6-8 pages...." Read more

"The adventures of Ulysses are very interesting. It’s fiction - mixed with reality - the life of a greek sailor thousands of years ago...." Read more

"...I would recommend it to anyone who loves a great adventure read and anyone who absolutely loves mythology, like me!!!!..." Read more

"...; into easy to understand language, giving you a good overview of Ulysses' adventures without requiring you to read boring prose...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the literacy value of the book, with one mentioning it's a favorite for young adolescents and another noting it's great for classroom use.

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  • Cheryl Price
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ulysses truly a brilliant fighter and tactician
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2014
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    Some of you may have seen movies about Ulysses exploits, but I implore you to read the book anyway. You can't help but feel sorry for him, as all he wants to do is get back home to his wife and family. But Poseidon has other ideas and Ulysses has to use all his cunning and skills as a fighter to survive. Does he get home? You probably already know the answer to this question, but if not you'll have to read the book. Again you'll find words that are used in our language today. Eg. Morphius, the Greek God of sleep. Do you remember your Mother telling you that the sandman is on his way; and Doctors today use the drug called Morphine. It seems the past is still very much with us today.
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  • Constance Vidor
    5.0 out of 5 stars yay
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2015
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  • Jordan Matthews
    5.0 out of 5 stars all action, plus a little R-rated sex
    Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2006
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    This is the young reader's version of the Odyssey, with every chapter a new adventure, most in 6-8 pages. In each chapter there is a terrific line such as "Heroes are made when retreat is cut off," or "Bad luck makes good stories." As a middle school teacher I use those key lines as focal points for each day's reading. This is one of my all-time favorite books for young adoescents.

    As a read-aloud, when Circe confronts Ulysses, the boys are all but paralyzed in trying to not to look at each other or anywhere else - I think they all think they're the only one "thinking it." Yes, mythology is hot.
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  • Alex T
    4.0 out of 5 stars This book has good messages.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2021
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    The adventures of Ulysses are very interesting. It’s fiction - mixed with reality - the life of a greek sailor thousands of years ago. I liked the book because it isn’t exactly scary, it just has you at the edge of your seat. It’s so good that you forget you're only reading it, you aren’t in it.

    But let me tell you about the book in a not-endlessly-going-on-and-on-with-detail sort of way. This book is about a warrior (Ulysses) and his 150 men sailing back to Ithaca, their home. On the way he upsets the greek god Posiedon and he makes the voyage as difficult as possible, hence why it took Ulysses ten years to get back, losing all of his men.

    One island after another Ulysses stops at many islands and places where he gains and loses plenty. It was his sailors that held him back for ten years, not realizing it. This book has it’s messages: independence of mind, not letting people get in your head, loyalty to your elders, (the Captain) and so on. Only so many people will catch these messages throughout.

    In conclusion, The Adventures of Ulysses is one of the best books of ancient history. I enjoyed it, and I don’t doubt you will too. Thank you for reading!
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  • By Charanjeet Singh Minhas
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Really Good Book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2013
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    I LOVE Greek Mythology, so I loved this book. I had to read it for summer reading and I really enjoyed it. It is an inspiring myth that teaches you to never give up, no matter how bad the circumstances are. It is a story of adventure, courage, loyalty, and bravery. I would recommend it to anyone who loves a great adventure read and anyone who absolutely loves mythology, like me!!!!

    It was a GREAT BOOK!!!!! 😃😃😃😃😃😃
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  • Tiny Girl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2022
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    Great book. Kids needed this for school.
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  • Michael W. Rickard II
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and fast way to learn about Ulysses and his adventures.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2017
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    I wanted to learn about the mythical Ulysses as I'm reading James Joyce's "Ulysses." This translation breaks down Homer's "Ulysses" into easy to understand language, giving you a good overview of Ulysses' adventures without requiring you to read boring prose. This is like Spark Notes, but more detailed.
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  • Shay
    1.0 out of 5 stars Great book and arrived quickly.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2019
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    Bought this book for my 11 year daughter so she could read in her 6th grade class. She’s not much of a reader but she did love this book.
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  • danilire
    3.0 out of 5 stars livre en anglais
    Reviewed in France on February 9, 2013
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    Je voulais un livre avec une traduction en anglais . Celle-ci est simple et permet de travailler avec de jeunes élèves .
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