Odd Gods: The Oddyssey

Odd Gods #2

by David Slavin, Daniel Weitzman, Adam J.B. Lane (Illustrations)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets Percy Jackson in Odd Gods , the critically acclaimed and hilarious illustrated series about the middle school gods you never hear about in myths. In book two, Oddonis must embark on the strangest odyssey ever to save Zeus from the world’s cutest curse.

Sometimes it feels like Oddonis can’t do anything right. Especially compared to his literally perfect twin brother, Adonis. But this time, Oddonis has really messed up by accidentally turning his father, the all-powerful king of the gods, Zeus, into a giant baby.

Now it’s up to Oddonis to assemble a team of his odd friends—Mathena, Gaseous, and Puneous—and journey to the underworld to get the curse reversed. Along the way, Oddonis will have to overcome a series of dangerous obstacles, his obnoxious brother, his own self-doubt, and the horrible scents of his best friend Gaseous.

Can gods as unheroic, unhealthy, and unappealing as Oddonis and his friends really save the day?

Get ready to overcome the odds in the second hilarious book about the Odd Gods from author David Slavin, filled with dozens of black-and-white illustrations by award-winning artist Adam Lane. 

Genres: Childrens, Humor, Fantasy

220 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 11, 2020

Reviews

[Diana Willemsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nederlandse vertaling is niet best, zeker als het gaat om onderbroekenlol, maar een Insomnia, die van wiskunde en kippen houdt, maakt veel goed.

“Draait de game nou echt om wiskunde?’ zegt Adonis kreunend.
‘Absoluut!’ roept Insomnia. ‘Het bevat geweldige wiskundige enigma’s!”

[The Professor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This, the second installment of Odd Gods, is one of the best books I've ever read. It yields perpetual laughter for the reader!

[Layla Conceicao · Rating 3 out of 5]

great book!

[Inger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ik denk dat kinderen het geweldig vinden, maar ik vond de grapjes een beetje te gezocht en net niet echt grappig.

[Mehsi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Voor het eerste boek heb ik een lange review geschreven... maar ik heb gewoon geen zin om dat voor dit boek te doen. Dus hierbij een korte. In dit boek wordt Kakdonis (ik vind dat nog steeds de meest onzinnige vertaling van een naam ooit) samen met vrienden en zijn broer op weg gestuurd naar de Onderwereld vanwege een spreuk van Hades die Zeus in een manbaby getoverd heeft (arme moeders). De reis was erg hilarisch en ik vond het geweldig om Oddonis (ik weiger Kakdonis te zeggen) en zijn vrienden oplossingen te zien bedenken om uit situaties te komen.. want ze hebben echt niks aan Adonis en zijn vrienden. Leuk hoe we de heks, de cyclops, de sirenen van het oude verhaal tegenkomen. En dan is er onderbroekenwereld, OMG. :P
Onderwereld was een toffe plek, een beetje erg doem en gloom, maar ja, dat is hel voor je.
Het einde was ik eventjes bang dat ze die kant op zouden gaan, gelukkig komt de waarheid naar boven. Ik moest wel lachen hoe alles werd opgelost.
Leuke art. Ik kan zeker niet wachten op het volgende deel.

[Stella Lee · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is about how this boy named Oddonis, whose father is Zeus, he accidentally turned his father into a baby. So the main part of the book is trying to turn him back to his normal self. Oddonis goes through every step in order to turn his father back, he might sometimes go through hard times like Zeusy running away, rubbing oatmeal on his head, etc. For me, this book wasn’t as fun as other books. I give it a 2/5.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

The “Odd Gods Odyssey” by David Salvin is a humorous chapter book to read. It is about the odd stories of the Greek Myth. It starts off with Zeus’ birthday when Hades sends a letter to him that turns him into a toddler! Oddonis, Zeus’ odd son has to turn him back to his old self before the other Gods know! I recommend this book to young readers who like funny and joking stories! I rate this book 3 out of 5 because I think it was a bit too childish for me, but other than that, it was good.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Second in the series. The brother and their friends must work together to visit their Uncle Hades in the Underworld after Oddonis accidentally turns his father, Zeus, into a child again. Hades tricks him into reading a "poem" for Zeus's birthday.
Plenty of humor and adventure to appeal to middle grade readers. Great message about everyone having something to contribute.

[Nicole Bourque · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a cute story and there are lessons that can be learned. It was a very easy and fun read.
Just because you are different doesn’t mean you have to hide or that you can’t do things like everyone else.

[Dan Blackley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book in the Odd Gods series. I really enjoyed this one also! Oddonis and friends, including his brother and the Other Gods go on a journey of self discovery on their way to see Uncle Hades. It is a fun adaption of the Odyssey. (The Oddyssey, get it?)

[Arline · Rating 3 out of 5]

Leuk vervolg op deel 1. Als je de griekse mythologie niet te serieus neemt en van humor houdt, is dit best een grappig boek dat ook makkelijk wegleest. Deed mij denken aan Max Modderman qua stijl. Vermakelijk en lichte kost.

[Ashley Halbardier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super fun quick read. I love Freya's explosive outbursts!!!!!LOL really good kid's book!!!!

[Barrette Plett · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay. A little heavy on the potty humour. Some clever parts.

[Kasia · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,25⭐️

[Rubi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny and again, a good message lol

I liked this one more than book 1. It's basically a parody of the Odyssey tale. Hades tricks Oddonis to transform his dad, and so he takes off on a journey with the his brother Adonis and the other Odd gods to reverse it.
As usual, his brother is less than helpful. But Oddonis is very understanding of Hades and wants to see his uncle and father reconcile.
Love that theme of family and forgiveness. It was actually really sweet. Also love that Oddonis's feats were backed up and his mother lectured the favored son haha

Merged review:

Funny and again, a good message lol

I liked this one more than book 1. It's basically a parody of the Odyssey tale. Hades tricks Oddonis to transform his dad, and so he takes off on a journey with the his brother Adonis and the other Odd gods to reverse it.
As usual, his brother is less than helpful. But Oddonis is very understanding of Hades and wants to see his uncle and father reconcile.
Love that theme of family and forgiveness. It was actually really sweet. Also love that Oddonis's feats were backed up and his mother lectured the favored son haha