Beowulf |
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| Author:
| Hicks, Penelope |
| Series title: | Kingfisher Epics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7534-6134-1 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2007 |
| Publisher: | Roaring Brook Press
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| Imprint: | Kingfisher |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $7.99 |
Book Description:
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Beowulf is the oldest surviving epic in English literature. This lively novelized retelling, published to coincide with the release of a major motion picture, uses accessible language and dramatic line drawings to bring Beowulf's exciting adventure to life. The story of the warrior's bravery as he slays the ogre Grendel and battles with a dragon retains all of the exhilaration and immediacy of the original poem. In a convenient paperback format, this is sure to captivate young readers...
More DescriptionBeowulf is the oldest surviving epic in English literature. This lively novelized retelling, published to coincide with the release of a major motion picture, uses accessible language and dramatic line drawings to bring Beowulf's exciting adventure to life. The story of the warrior's bravery as he slays the ogre Grendel and battles with a dragon retains all of the exhilaration and immediacy of the original poem. In a convenient paperback format, this is sure to captivate young readers discovering the story for the first time.