Tales from the Odyssey #1: One-Eyed Giant, The (Tales from the Odyssey)
by Mary Pope Osborne
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Author: Mary Pope OsborneIllustrator: Troy Howell
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-09-01
ISBN: 0786809280
Number of pages: 112
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
Book Reviews of Tales from the Odyssey #1: One-Eyed Giant, The (Tales from the Odyssey)
Book Review: Reviews from Second Grade Students
Summary: 4 Stars
Spencer's Review
Have you ever been on a long trip that you thought would never end? You don't know the meaning of long until you read about the journey of Odysseus in "The One-Eyed Giant by Mary Pope Osborne. I found this book both adventurous and exciting not knowing what would happen on the next page. It all starts on the island of Ithaca in ancient Greece where a brave man started his journey. His name was Odysseus, and he was King of Ithaca and a simple man who loved his family more than anything. Odysseus had many trials to face when he left them to fulfill a promise to wage war on Troy. A promise he wished he didn't have to keep. Athena the Goddess of Wisdom and War tries to help Odysseus and tells him to build a large wooden horse that just may help them take down the walls of Troy, but getting in there will be a big job. In addition to this trial and many storms along the way, Odysseus and his men would face the Island of the Lotus Eaters, where some much needed food could turn into an erased memory, and leaving this island, a big struggle. Upon returning on their ship headed for home the men come upon a shore where the sound of bleating goats promised a much needed meal and sweet wine to drink for Odysseus and his men. But while feasting here they were intrigued by a mysterious shore they saw in the distance where they could see smoke from fires and hear the sound of deep voices. Though he wanted to go home to his family, Odysseus could not resist his urge to find out who might live in this mysterious place and untied his ship there. When he and his bravest men searched around, they peered outside of a cave they had found; expecting to see the island's shepherd..... and this was no shepherd. They trembled with fear at the sight of this one-eyed Giant named Polyphemus who trapped them in his cave blocked with a rock so large, it could not be moved by mortal man. Odysseus and his men were trapped on the Island of the Cyclops inside the cave of a savage beast far away from home. Would they ever escape? Would they ever sail home to their families? If you want to find out, get your hands on this exciting book! But beware!
I think if you like to read adventure stories; you will love this book. It is action packed with excitement around every corner!
I give this book three stars out of five because although I loved the adventures, there were a few frights along the way!
Marcus's Review
The One-Eyed Giant is a book by Mary Pope Osborne. The main characters in this book are Odysseus and Polyphemus. Odysseus is a very brave Greek man who is not a friend of Polyphemus. The one eyed giant is a very big strong giant that eats Greeks. The story begins in Ithaca in a very small house where Odysseus, Telamachus and Penelope live. He leaves Penelope and Telmachus for war. After fighting the war Odysseus lost his way home. I liked the book but some parts I didn't like when Polyphemus smashed two of Odysseus men once a day for breakfast. My mother might like this book since she is studying Greece in school. I give the book three stars.
Bryce's Review
The One-Eyed Giant by Mary Pope Osborne is the coolest book ever! Odysseus is a King, craftsman and carpenter who sails the Greek islands and has many adventures. The setting of the book is ancient Greece in Ithaca, Troy, Cyclops Cave and the island of Aeolus. The most exciting part of the story is when Odysseus and his bravest men sailed to the mysterious island to find out who lived there and they got stuck in the Cyclops Cave. Odysseus was brave and smart to think of a plan to get away from the Cyclops so someday he could see his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus again. I think the people who like Mary Pope Osborne books should read this book. I give this book 5 stars because it was very exciting and full of adventure.
Harrison's Review
The book I'm going to tell you about is One-Eyed Giant. The main characters are Odysseus and Polyphemus. The firstt chapter is about Odysseus getting called to war. The second one is about the battle. The problem is Odysseus can't get home. Odysseus is a great warrior and Polyphemus is a Cyclops. The setting is a cave. I think the book is good. I think it's good because it has lots of action. I think kids who like action books would like it. I give it four stars because it is not the best book I've ever read.
Trad's Review
The main character in the story is Odysseus. Odysseus is curious. Some of the book is about Greeks on an island and sometimes the Greeks are in the ocean. The time is long ago. A bad person is a Greek named Helen. My feelings of this story are happy. People that like Greek tales would like this book because of Odysseus. I would give this book three stars because there is some cruelness.
Will's Review
The One Eyed giant by Mary Pope Osborne is a great book. Odysseus is King of Ithaca and is a loving man. It is in Ancient Greece. He is forced to go to war. I think it is a very scary book because in chapter six the one eyed giant kills two Greeks. I think a person who likes horror books would like it. I think it earns three stars because it is a good book but not the best.
Sreeja's Review
The book I read was the One Eyed Giant. The main character was Odysseus. Odysseus had men to sail with. The One-Eyed giant was the main character too. The one-Eyed giant gave a gift to Odysseus. The setting is in Troy and it is at morning. The problem was Odysseus wanted to get home but his men opened a bag that had bad wind that cannot get Odysseus and his men home. I think this book is scary because there were thunderbolts in this book. The people who would like giants would like this book because there was a giant in the book. I think this is a 4 star book because this is my best but it is not my very best.
Camry's Review
In One-eyed Giant, the name of the main characters are Odysseus and Polyphemus. Odysseus came in almost every page. He is brave. He has a wife and a son. Polyphemus is a big old giant. The setting was on a rocky island and it was in the morning. The main problem is that Odysseus did not know how to pass the giant. I felt sad for the giant because he was blind, and happy because Odysseus got past the giant. I think my family would like it and some other people's families. I want to give this book 5 stars because this was a great book and I think everyone I know would probably love it!
Haley's Review
I am going to tell you about the One Eyed Giant. The main characters are Odysseus and Polyphemus. Odysseus went to war. Polyphemus was the One Eyed giant. The setting for the story is back in time. Odysseus wants to go home. I felt scared reading this book because the one eyed giant screams. He screamed more ! I think adults would like this book. Because it has a giant. I would give this book 5 stars because I love boulders.
Lacey's Review
I am going to tell you about the One-Eyed Giant. The main characters are Odysseus, One-eyed giant, and his men. The One-Eyed Giant is nice to his friends, but he is mean to the humans. Odysseus is very clever. His men just follow him. The setting for the story is really on a boat in the water. Sometimes it's on land. It is sometimes nightime. It is sometimes daytime. Odysseus had to go to war for ten years! I think the One-Eyed Giant proves my feeling. I think a person that likes to sail would like this book. I would say this book deserves four stars because of the details.
Summary of Tales from the Odyssey #1: One-Eyed Giant, The (Tales from the Odyssey)
When Odysseus must leave his home to fight the Trojan War, he never imagines that he?ll be away from his family for so many years. Now, at long last, he is leading his men home across the seas. But many dangers await them ? and none is more terrifying than Polyphemus, the one-eyed giant.General Books
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