hsingscrapper Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I haven't been the most religious about the 4 year cycle. I would like to get back on track and have run into a snag. The boys haven't read the early elementary versions of the Iliad and the Odyssey. I'd like a version that is in plain English but written at an upper elementary and beyond level. My 9yo decodes like a high schooler but comprehends at a 5th or 6th grade. What's your favorite? What would you suggest? I am also looking at adding a version of Jason and the Argonauts as well as some more, if not all, of the Greek myths to our home library. I would not be opposed to a collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Rosemary Sutcliff's versions would probably suit... The Wanderings of Odysseus Black Ships Before Troy or Padraic Colum's The Children's Homer is great as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 We did the Sutcliff versions, then we read Percy Jackson. :D Jackson is totally fiction, but Sea of Monsters is really a retelling of The Odyssey. The whole series is so fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 We did the Sutcliff versions, then we read Percy Jackson. :D Jackson is totally fiction, but Sea of Monsters is really a retelling of The Odyssey. The whole series is so fun. My boys would agree; they think that Percy Jackson IS part of a classical education...;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Ds read the Sutcliff versions at 11, and he still gets them out to flip through. He refuses to let me sell them. He wants to read another version this year, so I'm going to see what versions I have on my Heritage History cds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenbrdsly Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Here's a collection of reviews of every Greek Myth book we own. I hope it helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I love Sutcliffe's versions, preferably the illustrated ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I am also looking at adding a version of Jason and the Argonauts as well as some more, if not all, of the Greek myths to our home library. I would not be opposed to a collection. My boys also loved this one by Colum; my library had it on audio, and we listened to it over and over and over... It covers Jason and many of the Greek myths. I know many folk recommend D'Aulaires' Greek Myths for the younger ages, but I wouldn't use it with anyone under 9 *and expect them to comprehend and actually remember relationships, storylines and who's who*. There IS a lot there to take in, folks... When you add in Memoria's teacher/student guide for D'Aulaires' Greek Myths, I think it would be plenty to keep older elementary student occupied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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