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Odysseus in the Serpent Maze

Jane Yolen;Robert J. Harris (2001)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesYoung Heroes #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.82

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Captivity

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Thirteen-year-old Odysseus, who longs to be a hero, has many opportunities to prove himself during an adventure which involves pirates and satyrs, a trip to Crete's Labyrinth, and the two young girls, Penelope and Helen, who play a major role in his future life.

Tags

Greek Mythology RetellingHistorical FantasyAdventureMythological Fiction