The One-Eyed Giant
by Mary Pope Osborne · Tales from the Odyssey, Book 1 series · Grade 3-5 · Ages Ages 8-11
After the Trojan War, clever Odysseus and his crew try to sail home to Ithaca. Their journey quickly becomes dangerous when storms, strange lands, and a giant one-eyed creature stand in their way.
Key vocabulary
A long journey full of adventures and challenges.
A giant from Greek myths who has one eye in the middle of his forehead.
A long trip, usually by ship or across water.
The group of people who work together on a ship or journey.
Someone brave who tries to help others or do what is right.
An old story that often explains nature, heroes, gods, or magical creatures.
Smart and good at solving problems.
A piece of land with water all around it.