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Discover the tale of the Trojan War, and Odysseus's long journey home: from the golden apple that sparked all the trouble, the great duel between Hector and Achilles as well as all the adventures, and weird and wonderful creatures, that Odysseus met on his travels. Along the way, readers will pick up Ancient Greece's alphabet and grammar, while exploring how Greek myths still speak to us today. The format appeals to a wide range of learners, with creative activities that update the stories around contemporary issues from history, geography, philosophy and literature.