The Odyssey
A Modern Retelling
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The Odyssey
Narrated by:
Liv Albert
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Liv Albert
"An absolute gem!" - Jennifer Saint
Voyages across the sea, man-eating monsters, witches, gods, and goddesses: The Odyssey is the ultimate adventure story.
Take a journey across the sea and follow the heroic, catastrophic, and sometimes downright gruesome tales of the Greek king Odysseus in this modern retelling of Homer's The Odyssey. A story of trickery, lies, and perseverance, watch as Odysseus is tested to the limits by the Cyclops, sirens, and lots of meddling, angry gods.
Written by self-proclaimed Greek myth nerd, and host of the Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! podcast, Liv Albert brings this ancient Greek Epic to life. Liv's version of The Odyssey portrays Odysseus as he really was: a complex man who did many great things... and just as many bad. Littered with historical facts, and character profiles, Liv brings all of her knowledge and expertise to this future classic, making it the only version of The Odyssey that you'll ever want to read.
Liv Albert is the host, creator, writer, editor, and producer of the Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! podcast, and a self-proclaimed giant nerd for all things Greek and Roman mythology. Liv studied English Literature and Classical Civilisations, and has authored two adult books on Greek mythology, including the bestselling title Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook. Her retelling of The Odyssey is her first children's book.
© 2026 Liv Albert (P) 2026 DK Audio
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Critic reviews
Stunning illustrations and sparkling storytelling make for a riveting retelling of The Odyssey which I will be pressing into the hands of every child I know! Liv’s extra content on Homer’s world is perfectly pitched for young readers, adding depth, nuance and much needed context to a timeless tale. This book is a total joy. This deserves to become a classic edition for a new generation of children. -- Elodie Harper ― Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wolf Den trilogy
Liv Albert brings the spirit of Homer's Odyssey to rich and vivid life in this sumptuously illustrated and thought-provoking retelling. It brims with excitement and adventure; so pacy and vibrant that readers won't even realise how much they're learning. This is a perfect introduction to the epic for anyone, bound to spark questions and discussion and inspire readers with further curiosity and intrigue for Greek mythology. Brilliantly crafted, wonderfully entertaining and a joy for those new to myth and established fans alike. An absolute gem! -- Jennifer Saint ― Sunday Times bestselling author of Ariadne
Hugely informative, stunningly illustrated and packed with fascinating facts, this is a joyful, exuberant ode to Homer’s Odyssey that will enchant a whole new generation of readers – a pure delight to read. -- Emily Hauser ― Times bestselling author of Mythica
Liv Albert’s lively and lucid retelling of the Odyssey, faithful to Homer’s multifaceted epic, is ideal for young readers. This book shows us a world saturated in color (with vivid illustrations), characters, and incident. Informative insets offer windows into the bronze-age Aegean world and its mythology. This is a book with which to embark on a lifelong journey of reading, curiosity, and imagination. -- A. E. Stallings ― award-winning poet and author of This Afterlife
Accessible, awe-inspiring reinterpretation of an epic, sure to delight both new and familiar readers. -- Rachel Smythe ― New York Times bestselling author of Lore Olympus
Liv Albert’s retelling of Homer’s classic is a beautifully illustrated reimagining, replete with monsters, maps and moral complexity. ― The Bookseller
A new children's classic! This is a big book. Big and heavy and beautiful, with some of the best illustrations I have ever seen. The text is wonderful too...Young readers will get an excellent view of the whole arc of the story. Liv’s language is clear and simple, her sentences short, with some lovely interpretations of Homer’s similes. ― Caroline Lawrence
Liv Albert brings the spirit of Homer's Odyssey to rich and vivid life in this sumptuously illustrated and thought-provoking retelling. It brims with excitement and adventure; so pacy and vibrant that readers won't even realise how much they're learning. This is a perfect introduction to the epic for anyone, bound to spark questions and discussion and inspire readers with further curiosity and intrigue for Greek mythology. Brilliantly crafted, wonderfully entertaining and a joy for those new to myth and established fans alike. An absolute gem! -- Jennifer Saint ― Sunday Times bestselling author of Ariadne
Hugely informative, stunningly illustrated and packed with fascinating facts, this is a joyful, exuberant ode to Homer’s Odyssey that will enchant a whole new generation of readers – a pure delight to read. -- Emily Hauser ― Times bestselling author of Mythica
Liv Albert’s lively and lucid retelling of the Odyssey, faithful to Homer’s multifaceted epic, is ideal for young readers. This book shows us a world saturated in color (with vivid illustrations), characters, and incident. Informative insets offer windows into the bronze-age Aegean world and its mythology. This is a book with which to embark on a lifelong journey of reading, curiosity, and imagination. -- A. E. Stallings ― award-winning poet and author of This Afterlife
Accessible, awe-inspiring reinterpretation of an epic, sure to delight both new and familiar readers. -- Rachel Smythe ― New York Times bestselling author of Lore Olympus
Liv Albert’s retelling of Homer’s classic is a beautifully illustrated reimagining, replete with monsters, maps and moral complexity. ― The Bookseller
A new children's classic! This is a big book. Big and heavy and beautiful, with some of the best illustrations I have ever seen. The text is wonderful too...Young readers will get an excellent view of the whole arc of the story. Liv’s language is clear and simple, her sentences short, with some lovely interpretations of Homer’s similes. ― Caroline Lawrence
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