Series by Christopher Ford. New York, NY: Philomel, 2011
A fun, quirky reinterpretation of Homer’s The Odyssey using stick figures. In this epic tale, Zozimos who’s narrowly escaped the clutches of his evil-witch stepmother with the help of his uncle, spends his youth on a remote island training for his revenge. This is the story of Zizmos’ journey for revenge where along the way he battles golems, monsters, candy islands, and more.
Grades 6+