a book in verse for older children?

[nightcat]

My ds (very reluctant reader) read Voyage of Arctic Tern - and so did I - and really enjoyed it (a tale loosely based on a Flying Dutchman).
Does anyone know of any similar, suitable for ages 10-100? The only one I can think of is Odyssey, but haven't yet checked how readable it would be.
Any other suggestions?

[LadyGlencoraPalliser]

He might like Rosemary Sutcliff's version of the Iliad and the Odyssey although they are not in verse. They retain a lot of the poetic language and the illustrations are wonderful (by Alan Lee).

[nightcat]

I see.., thanks Lady GP, will look into these!

[nightcat]

That's so cool, BB, thank you! We met Malorie Blackman once and have a couple of her signed books, but not this one! Will check it out!

[RachieW]

Love That Dog by Sharon Creech- year 6's love it.

[nightcat]

thank you Rachie, it's got great reviews, will try to track it down too

[librarymice]

Hate that Cat and Heartbeat by Sharon Creech too.

[nightcat]

Thank you LB, this should go down very well as we have got a cat!!

BB, I have found Cloud Busting in the library & like a look of it already!