Puzzle Odyssey

Ages 7 to 11, Grades 2 to 6

Odysseus has been away from home for many years, and he is finally making his way back to his family on the island of Ithaca.

It will be a dangerous journey and on the way he'll face treacherous challenges of all kinds. If you're feeling brave enough, step aboard his ship and help him on his way!

About the Author

Helen Friel is a freelance paper engineer and illustrator, living and working in London. Her commercial clients include Vogue, The Telegraph, Ted Baker and Time magazine. She is also the author of Midnight Creatures: A Pop-Up Shadow Search.

Ian Friel became a freelance writer and historian in 2007, after a long career in museums. He has published several books on maritime history, and has co-written Billy Bow, a musical set during the Napoleonic Wars. A Puzzle Odyssey is his first children's book, written with his daughter, Helen Friel.

Jesús Sotés is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Pamplona, Spain. He has created bold illustrations for a variety of clients in editorial, advertising and book publishing.