As Odysseus fights to find his way back home after the long and brutal Trojan War, he has to endure harrowing ordeals and adventures, and come to terms with devastating losses. Storytellers Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden's graphic retelling breathes new life into this great classic. AGES: 9 to 12 AUTHORS: Hugh Lupton & Daniel Morden are already well-known for their adult retelling of The Odyssey. Daniel has been telling stories since 1998, and lives in Wales. Hugh has worked on a number of other Barefoot titles, including The Story Tree and the award-winning Tales of Wisdom & Wonder. Hugh has been a professional storyteller for the past two decades. When he isn't performing in festivals around the world, he lives in Norfolk. Christina Balit spent much of her early life in the Middle East, before moving to London to study at Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art. She has illustrated many highly acclaimed books. Christina lives with her husband and two children in Kent. Full colour illustrations
Author Biography
Hugh Lupton & Daniel Morden are already well-known for their adult retelling of The Odyssey. Daniel has been telling stories since 1998, and lives in Wales. Hugh has worked on a number of other Barefoot titles, including The Story Tree and the award-winning Tales of Wisdom & Wonder. Hugh has been a professional storyteller for the past two decades. When he isn't performing in festivals around the world, he resides in East Anglia, England. Together, Hugh and Daniel have also created The Adventures of Achilles and Greek Myths: Three Heroic Tales for Barefoot Books. Christina Balit spent much of her early life in the Middle East, before moving to London to study at Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art. Christina lives with her husband and two children in Kent, England. This is her first project for Barefoot Books.
