Children's Fiction Greek & Roman
Cursed by the Sea God
- Publisher
- Ronsdale Press
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2013
- Category
- Greek & Roman, Ancient Civilizations, Bullying
- Recommended Age
- 10 to 14
- Recommended Grade
- 6
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781553801863
- Publish Date
- Feb 2013
- List Price
- $11.95
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Description
The second volume in the trilogy that revisions Homer's Odyssey is once again told from the viewpoint of Alexi, the young Trojan boy. Captured by Odysseus after the fall of Troy, Alexi is forced to accompany the Greeks on their sea journey home to Ithaca. Cursed by the Sea God contains many of the iconic adventures of the homeward journey, including the encounter with the keeper of the winds, the descent into Hades, the fateful visit to the cannibal Laestrygonians, the encounters with Circe the sorceress, the songs of the Sirens, and the deadly passage between the monster Scylla and the whirlpool Charybdis. Having earned his master's respect in saving him from the Sirens, Alexi loses it all though mischance, and his own circumstances take a turn for the worse as he is given away to the most brutal soldier on the ship. It takes all of Alexi's skill and determination just to stay alive.
About the author
Patrick Bowman was born in Ottawa and grew up in Toronto. After writing software for twenty years, he slipped the corporate bonds to become a full-time children’s author. The trilogy, “Odyssey of a Slave,” grew out of his long-time interest in the Greek classics. Torn from Troy, the first volume in the trilogy, received rave reviews from the schools. Patrick lives in Toronto with his wife and two daughters. For more information about Patrick Bowman and his work, visit patrickbowman.ca.
Librarian Reviews
Cursed by the Sea God: Odyssey of a Slave: Book II
This young adult novel, based around the events in Homer’s Odyssey, tells of the adventures of Odysseus as seen through the eyes of Alexi, a 15-year-old Trojan slave captured during the sack of Troy. Since he has skills as a healer, Alexi has been given status above that of other slaves, but that is ruined when he is blamed for something he didn’t do. Covering the portion of the Odyssey from the visit to Aeolia to the killing of the sun god’s cows, the book is engagingly written and will keep readers interested and wanting to find out what happens to Alexi. Includes a glossary of Greek terms.This is the second book in the Odyssey of a Slave trilogy. The first, Torn from Troy, was nominated for the Red Maple Award.
Caution: Contains some violence and implied sex.
Source: The Association of Book Publishers of BC. BC Books for BC Schools. 2013-2014.
