Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’
‘The Odyssey’ is an exciting ancient adventure written by the Greek poet, Homer. It tells the story of the hero Odysseus and his long journey home after the Trojan War. Along the way he faces dangerous monsters, powerful gods, magical islands, and many difficult challenges.
The story is full of action, bravery, clever thinking, and important lessons about loyalty, perseverance, and finding your way home. As you read, think about how Odysseus solves problems and what his journey teaches us about being resilient and determined – skills which we believe you will need to develop as part of your transition to secondary school.
Enjoy reading the first 6 chapters and we look forward to hearing about your thoughts in September!
Introduction
