The Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy
Travel back to a mythical time when Achilles, aided by the gods, waged war against the Trojans. And join Odysseus on his journey through murky waters, facing obstacles like the terrifying Scylla and w…
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Call It Courage
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