--- product_id: 59685922 title: "The Odyssey: The must-have illustrated edition of Homer’s Odyssey: an award-winning retelling with stunning artwork, the perfect gift for fans of Greek myths age 9 to adult" price: "$21.96" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/59685922-the-odyssey-the-must-have-illustrated-edition-of-homer-s store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Lavish full-color & silhouette art Award-winning retelling Accessible for ages 9 to adult The Odyssey: The must-have illustrated edition of Homer’s Odyssey: an award-winning retelling with stunning artwork, the perfect gift for fans of Greek myths age 9 to adult **Price:** $21.96 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Dive into legend with the Odyssey reimagined for today’s culture-savvy reader! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Odyssey: The must-have illustrated edition of Homer’s Odyssey: an award-winning retelling with stunning artwork, the perfect gift for fans of Greek myths age 9 to adult - **How much does it cost?** $21.96 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/59685922-the-odyssey-the-must-have-illustrated-edition-of-homer-s) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Visual Masterpiece:** Neil Packer’s stunning full-color illustrations and dramatic black & white silhouettes bring ancient myths vividly to life. - • **Collector’s Must-Have:** A beautifully designed illustrated edition that elevates your bookshelf and sparks conversations about Greek mythology. - • **Multi-Generational Appeal:** Perfectly crafted for readers aged 9 through adulthood, making it a timeless gift for families and mythology fans alike. - • **Educational & Entertaining:** Balances text and art to captivate students and casual readers, ideal for teaching classic literature with flair. - • **Epic Storytelling, Simplified:** Gillian Cross’s award-winning narrative makes Homer’s Odyssey effortlessly engaging for modern readers. ## Overview This illustrated paperback edition of Homer’s Odyssey features an award-winning retelling by Gillian Cross paired with Neil Packer’s vivid full-color and silhouette artwork. Designed for readers aged 9 to adult, it offers a simplified yet captivating journey through Odysseus’s epic voyage, making it an ideal gift and educational resource that bridges classic mythology with contemporary storytelling. ## Description The paperback of Walker's magnificent edition of Homer's epic story, illustrated with lavish full colour pictures and exquisite black and white silhouettes. Homer’s great story is retold with simplicity and style by award-winning children’s writer Gillian Cross, and vividly brought to life in Neil Packer’s stunning illustrations. It charts the ten year epic voyage of Odysseus as he returns from the Trojan War to the island of Ithaca. On his journey he encounters all manner of perils, from the man-eating Cyclops and the evil sorceress Circe, to the deadly lure of the Sirens and the wrath of the sea-god Poseidon. Neil Packer’s striking imagination, and his extraordinary use of colour and dramatic silhouettes, capture the terrors of Odysseus’s travels as well as the dangers faced by his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus at home. The illustrations are a perfect complement to Gillian Cross’s beguiling narrative, which transports the reader effortlessly into Homer’s world. Review: Good bedtime reading - I've been reading this to my seven-year-old, and he loves it. Not a book for independent reading at his age but a fun book to read together. Review: Beautifully Illustrated Retelling of The Odyssey – Perfect for All Ages - This illustrated hardcover edition of The Odyssey offers a fresh, accessible take on Homer’s epic, with engaging storytelling by Carnegie Medalist Gillian Cross and captivating, intricate illustrations by Neil Packer. I used this book to teach an English unit, and my students (9 year olds) were completely captivated by the journey of Odysseus and the trials he faced. Pros: • Beautifully detailed illustrations bring the story to life • Simplified narrative, making it accessible for younger readers • Engages both kids and adults, appealing to fans of mythology and graphic retellings • A balanced mix of text and art keeps readers of all ages interested • Great resource for teaching, helping students connect with a classic epic Cons: • The simplified version may lack depth for those seeking the full original narrative ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 9,062 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 40 in Greek & Roman Tales & Myths for Children 93 in Historical Fiction for Children (Books) 165 in Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical Creatures Tales for Children | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 88 Reviews | ## Images ![The Odyssey: The must-have illustrated edition of Homer’s Odyssey: an award-winning retelling with stunning artwork, the perfect gift for fans of Greek myths age 9 to adult - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91HLk3G-U4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good bedtime reading *by R***H on 25 January 2026* I've been reading this to my seven-year-old, and he loves it. Not a book for independent reading at his age but a fun book to read together. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautifully Illustrated Retelling of The Odyssey – Perfect for All Ages *by C***T on 2 November 2024* This illustrated hardcover edition of The Odyssey offers a fresh, accessible take on Homer’s epic, with engaging storytelling by Carnegie Medalist Gillian Cross and captivating, intricate illustrations by Neil Packer. I used this book to teach an English unit, and my students (9 year olds) were completely captivated by the journey of Odysseus and the trials he faced. Pros: • Beautifully detailed illustrations bring the story to life • Simplified narrative, making it accessible for younger readers • Engages both kids and adults, appealing to fans of mythology and graphic retellings • A balanced mix of text and art keeps readers of all ages interested • Great resource for teaching, helping students connect with a classic epic Cons: • The simplified version may lack depth for those seeking the full original narrative ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful book *by T***O on 16 July 2018* What a great book!! Lovely quality, exciting illustrations and perfect prose for my two boys aged 8 and 10 - reluctant as they are, they are gripped. Just as I remembered from my school days but better with illustrations. Need to find more in the series! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Odyssey - Mythologica: An encyclopedia of gods, monsters and mortals from ancient Greece - Who Let the Gods Out?: the first EPIC adventure in Maz Evans's laugh-out-loud hilarious series --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/59685922-the-odyssey-the-must-have-illustrated-edition-of-homer-s](https://www.desertcart.us/products/59685922-the-odyssey-the-must-have-illustrated-edition-of-homer-s) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-17*