Classic Starts(r) the Iliad -- Homer

<p>This high interest/low vocabulary retelling of <i>The Iliad</i> introduces young readers to Homers thrilling epic tale. Set during the siege of Troy, and complete with duels, battles, larger-than-life characters like Achilles, and the famed Greek gods, <i>The Iliad</i> is truly the ultimate adventure story.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Homer<br><b>Publisher:</b> Union Square Kids<br><b>Published:</b> 01/07/2014<br><b>Pages:</b> 160<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.62lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.87h x 5.55w x 0.59d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781454906124<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 11.3<br><b>Point Value:</b> 25<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Upper Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>12787 / Iliad<br><br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>School Library Journal</i> 03/01/2014 pg. 175<br><i>Hornbook Guide to Children</i> 07/01/2014 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><p>Academic consultant Dr. Arthur Pober has spent over 20 years in the areas of early childhood and gifted education. He has been the principal of one of the worlds oldest laboratory schools for gifted youngsters, Hunter College Elementary School, and was Director of Magnet Schools for the Gifted and Talented for over 25,000 youngsters in New York City.</p></p>