

Ulysse et le sac des vents
Myth (fiction) 2,102 words, Level Y (Grade 5)
Odysseus and the Bag of Winds tells about Odysseus's role in Greek mythology. He became known as one of the greatest Greek heroes after winning the Trojan War. However, his journey back home to Ithaca was delayed as he and his men were suddenly blown off course when home was in sight. The struggle to return took many years and was filled with peril. This story shows how jealousy, greed, and distrust can lead even the most confident people astray. Illustrations and maps accompany the text.