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Summary- The Odyssey is about a man named Odysseus.  He is trying to get home, but Poseidon is angry with Odysseus.  When Odysseus sails, Poseidon controls the currents to put the ship off course, so Odysseus has to fight his way through to get home.  Does he get home?  Does he even get out alive?  Read this book to come in to a whole new world of mythology.

Rating- I rate this book 5 stars because it was a very action packed and interesting.  Homer included a lot of creative obstacles.  It was an entertaining piece of Greek mythology that everyone should read.

By: Homer

Translation By: Ian Johnston

250 pages

Summary – Half Magic is about four kids named Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha. Jane is the oldest, smartest and has more experience than anyone. Mark is usually the leader in the story. Katherine is never sure about anything. Her automatic answer is “maybe.” Martha is a baby. She is the most sensitive of all the kids. One day, Jane finds a mysterious coin. They soon find out accidentally that it grants wishes. The only problem is that it produces HALF the wish. How will the four youngsters handle their summer in this action-packed mayhem? Will their cat learn to talk HALF-way? They might take you to the desert when they wish to go to Africa instead. They travel back in time in strange ways. Find out what happens in this incredible book!

Recommendation – I rate this book 4 1/2 stars because it got a little confusing at times, but it was an action-packed comedy anyway.

192 Pages