The Odyssey - a classic book to finish grade 7 with.

My boy has a teacher who walked by his desk last week, and casually put this book on his desk and told him he could have it.  This was her copy, with her name in it, underlined and highlighted, a loved copy.  I am beyond thrilled with this transaction, that not only did she think he could handle a classic such as this, but that he hasn't been able to put it down since he received it.