Tracy barrett author tracy barrett is the awardwinning author of several books for young readers, including the sherlock files books, king of ithaka, cold in summer and anne of byzantium. Telemachos has a comfortable life on his small island of ithaka, where his mother penelopeia keeps the peace even though the land has been without its king, his. King of ithaka by tracy barrett hardcover book the parent store. When a stranger challenges him to find his father, telemachos consults an oracle, who prophesies ithaka will have a king only after he searches for. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Odysseus, king of ithaca mythological characterjuvenile fiction. Telemachos, only child of odysseus, king of ithaka, has waited 16 years for his wandering father to. King of ithaka by tracy barrett 2014, paperback for sale. King of ithaka is a new take on the ancient greek story of the odyssey. Book 3 in the sherlock files series xena and xander race to find an ancient egyptian amulet, stolen from a museum a century ago. Her books have been named an ala best book for young adults, a bank street best childrens book of the year, and a new york public library book for the teen age, among many other honors.
Accompanied by brax, a centaur, and runaway weaver polydora, telemachos discovers that the world is full of dangers, some of them giving the appearance of. Tracy barrett is the author of more than twenty books for children and young adults, as well as being a scholar and professor. Telemachos has a comfortable life on his small island of ithaka, where his mother penelopeia keeps the peace even though the land has been without its king, his father odysseus, since the trojan war began many years ago. But now the people are demanding a new kingthe book, king of ithaka isbn 97. King of ithaka by tracy barrett hardcover book the. King of ithaka was a well researched and original novel combining mythology, romance. The website maintained by tracy barrett, author of childrens and youngadult books.
Her fiction titles include anna of byzantium penguin random house, the stepsisters tale harlequin teen, and the mid. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases. When sixteenyearold telemachos and his two best friends, one a centaur, leave their life of privilege to undertake a quest to find telemachoss father odysseus, they learn much along the way about. Download read king of ithaka 2010 by tracy barrett in. So when i first heard about king of ithaka by tracy barrett i was scared. Now, with suitors threatening to force his mother, penelopeia, into marriage in order to take the kingship, telemachos has to find. Tracy barrett brings greek mythology to life in king of ithaka. A bank street best childrens book of the year and junior library guild selection. This book was a quick read, and fans of greek mythology may enjoy it. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Telemachoss mother keeps the peace on ithaka even though the land has been without its king, his father odysseus, since the trojan war. Publication date 2010 topics kings and rulers, odysseus greek mythology, adventure and adventurers, telemachus greek mythology, greek mythology, juvenile fiction, fiction, kings, queens, rulers publisher.
Tracy barrett is the awardwinning author of several books for young readers, including the sherlock files books, king of ithaka, cold in summer and anne of byzantium. Telemachos has a comfortable life on his small island of ithaka. I was scared that i would hate it even though it looked so good. Fantasy historical greek mythology young adult publisher.
Telemachoss mother keeps the peace on ithaka even though the land has been without its king, his. Click to read more about king of ithaka by tracy barrett. Shes much too interested in too many things to stick to one genre, and has published nonfiction as well as historical fiction, mysteries, fantasy, time travel, myth and fairytale retellings, and contemporary realistic novels. Reviews of the king of ithaka until now regarding the e book we have now king of ithaka responses consumers have never yet quit their particular article on the overall game, you arent read it nevertheless. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. With only a mysterious prophecy to guide him, telemachos sets off over sea. Tracy barrett has written more than twenty books for children and young adults. Building on the events of homers odyssey from the point of view of telemachos, the 16yearold son of the absent king odysseus, barrett the sherlock files series crafts a comingofage novel full o.
With vivid characters and nonstop action, this is a perfect introduction to the classic tale. Tracy lives with her family in nashville, tennessee. Telemachos has a comfortable life on his small island of ithaka, where his mother penelopeia keeps the peace even though the land has been. Her books include king of ithaka, on etruscan time, cold in summer, anna of byzantium, and the sherlock files series.
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Tracy barrett is the author of numerous fiction and nonfiction books for young readers, including the awardwinning ya biographical novel, anna of byzantium delacorte, 1999. Will they find it in time to invoke its magical powers. Odysseus has been missing ever since he set sail to fight the war in troy, leaving his. Odysseus has been missing ever since he set sail to fight the war in troy, leaving his family behind while telemachos was just an infant. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Paperback march, 2014 square fish a volunteer state book award nominee 201220 one of school library journals best books of 2010. I knew i had to read it, but i also knew that if it wasnt everything i wanted. But now the people are demanding a new king, unless telemachos can find odysseus and bring him home. See all books authored by tracy barrett, including the 100yearold secret, and anna of byzantium, and more on. Buy tracy barrett ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. The main character is brax and telemachos is the son of the king who is the ruler of. Tennessee intermediate volunteer state book award master list, tn intermed volunt state book. However, king of ithaka is the story of telemachos, odysseus son.
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