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The Odyssey: A Bilingual Spanish-English Retelling for Young Readers
The Odyssey: A Bilingual Spanish-English Retelling for Young Readers
This illustrated bilingual Spanish–English edition of The Odyssey is designed for classroom and independent reading in bilingual and dual-language settings, while developing confidence in both languages.
Ideal for upper elementary and middle school students (Grades 4–8), bilingual families, and language learners, this edition presents Homer’s timeless story in a clear, accessible format suitable for guided classroom use or independent reading, without losing the spirit of the original.
Intended Audience & Educational Use
This edition is especially suitable for:
Dual-language and bilingual education programs
English Language Learners (ELL)
Guided or independent reading in upper elementary and middle school
Bilingual families and independent bilingual readers
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This title is available through Ingram distribution for schools and libraries.
Paperback / B&N
Language : Spanish & English
148 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-13-991789-3-7
Reading age : 9 - 14 years
Dimensions : 6 x 0.33 x 9 inches
A bilingual format designed for learning
A bilingual format designed for learning
A structured bilingual format for classroom and independent reading
Each page consistently presents the Spanish text at the top and the English text below, with both versions carefully crafted to be fully equivalent. This stable parallel layout supports natural language comparison, vocabulary development, and reading fluency in both Spanish and English.
The language has been adapted with young readers in mind, making this edition suitable for independent reading, shared reading, and teacher-guided classroom use across upper elementary and middle school levels.
Educational resources available
Educational resources available
This edition presents the complete bilingual text (Spanish–English) and is fully usable as a standalone literary work.
Optional complementary educational resources are available online via QR code to support classroom use. These downloadable materials include comprehension questions, discussion prompts, and enrichment activities aligned with the bilingual text.
All supplementary materials are provided separately, are not required to use the book, and do not alter the content or structure of the printed edition.
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Classroom & Program Placement (Bilingual Edition)
Classroom & Program Placement (Bilingual Edition)
Typical classroom placement:
Early to mid school year (Quarter 1–2)
Instructional role:
Bridge text for bilingual literacy development and cross-language comprehension
Common uses:
Parallel reading, cross-language comparison, vocabulary development, and teacher-guided discussion in bilingual or dual-language settings.
The parallel Spanish–English format supports natural language transfer and reading confidence, making this edition especially effective when students are strengthening comprehension and fluency across both languages.
Other Editions & Languages
Other Editions & Languages
British English Edition
British English Edition
For readers, families, and schools that prefer British spelling and language conventions, a separate British English edition of The Odyssey is also available.
This edition follows the same adapted narrative, presented using UK spelling, vocabulary, and conventions. It is primarily intended for independent reading and general educational use in British and international English-language contexts.
Please note that this edition does not include the revised instructional framing or Teacher Note featured in the current bilingual classroom-focused edition.
ISBN-13 : 979-8275096804
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