Beowulf

Name: Beowulf
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SKU: 9781406348873
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By Sir Michael Morpurgo

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Summary

Beowulf by Sir Michael Morpurgo is a captivating retelling of the classic epic poem, aimed at young readers. It follows the legendary hero, Beowulf, as he comes to the aid of King Hrothgar, whose kingdom is being terrorised by the fearsome monster Grendel. With themes of bravery and honour, this adaptation brings ancient tales of heroism to life with engaging narratives suitable for children.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you love adventurous tales that weave together heroism and epic battles. With vivid storytelling, it brings a legendary hero's journey to life, making it perfect for young readers who are captivated by thrilling stories of bravery and mythical creatures.

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The epic Anglo-Saxon legend is brilliantly recreated by an award-winning author/illustrator team.

Description

The epic Anglo-Saxon legend is brilliantly recreated by an award-winning author/illustrator team.

In fifth-century Denmark, a murderous monster stalks the night, and only the great prince of the Geats has the strength and courage to defeat him. Beowulf's terrifying quest to destroy Grendel, the foul fiend, a hideous sea-hag and a monstrous fire-dragon is the oldest surviving epic in British literature.

Artfully retold and magnificently illustrated, this companion volume to Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is made instantly accessible to children by a formidable children's book partnership.

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Beowulf by Sir Michael Morpurgo is praised for its compelling prose narrative, which successfully blends alliterative language akin to the original with modern references, making it both a faithful and fresh retelling suitable for young readers. The book is also noted for its appealing presentation, making it an attractive addition to children's literature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406348873

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Michael Foreman
Illustrated by Michael Foreman

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 160

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sir Michael Morpurgo

About the Author

Michael Morpurgo was 2003–2005 Children's Laureate, has written over one hundred books and is the winner of many awards, including the Whitbread Children's Book Award, the Smarties Book Prize, the Blue Peter Award and the Red House Children's Book Award. His books are translated and read around the world and his hugely popular novel War Horse, already a critically acclaimed stage play, is now a successful feature film. Michael and his wife, Clare, founded the charity Farms for City Children and live in Winkleigh, Devon. www.michaelmorpurgo.org

Michael Foreman is one of the world's leading illustrators. He has won several major awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal, most recently for War Boy. His titles for Walker Books include Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (9781406348880), Why the Animals Came to Town (9781406329957), Mia's Story (9781844282784), Say Hello (9781406307245) and A Child's Garden (9781406312072). He lives in London.

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