Monster Diaries: The Cyclops and the Worst Party Ever

About this book

Polyphemus the cyclops lives a nice life on an island with his sheep and a few other cyclopes... until the day Odysseus and his crew arrive. Polyphemus is delighted – perhaps they will be the perfect party guests? He’s been longing to play pass the cheese and to have a cheese and spoon race. But oops, the humans smell a bit too delicious and Polyphemus eats one. And that makes them mad. Poor Polyphemus just wants to protect his sheep and be the best host. Can he and the humans ever see eye to eye? 

Readers will enjoy the story of the charming, mistreated Polyphemus, with its twist on the story told in the Odyssey. There are plenty of black and white illustrations to break up the short chapters, and a note from Odysseus himself. Furthermore, the last few pages are packed with monster jokes, quizzes, puzzles and there’s even a space to plan your own perfect party. 

This could be an ideal way to explore Greek stories and myths.