Classic Starts (R): The Iliad

Enjoyed by readers of age: 9 to 12

Read the most by: boys and girls

This high interest/low vocabulary retelling of The Iliad introduces young readers to Homer's thrilling epic tale. Set during the siege of Troy, and complete with duels, battles, larger-than-life characters like Achilles, and the famed Greek gods, The Iliad is truly the ultimate adventure story.