Overview

A stunning prose retelling of Beowulf from an author-illustrator dream-team. Now in a standard paperback format for middle-grade readers. One dark night, the music and singing wake a monster from a swamp … Warrior after warrior comes to slay the monster, but no one can outwit Grendel. Only the great hero Beowulf stands a chance – but even he is not prepared for the horror that lies in wait. A stunning prose retelling of a Beowulf tale from an author-illustrator dream-team. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+

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Author:   Brian Patten ,  Chris Riddell
Publisher:   HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:   Barrington Stoke Ltd
Edition:   New edition in new format
Dimensions:   Width: 13.00cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.120kg
ISBN:  

9781781129326

ISBN 10:   1781129320
Pages:   64
Publication Date:   15 January 2020
Recommended Age:   From 8 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Young adult ,  Children / Juvenile ,  Teenage / Young adult
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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"""A great little book, beautifully designed and an absolute pleasure to read time and time again"" – The Letterpress Project ""Enticing … brilliantly done, [Brian Patten] has managed to condense it down into readable language while retaining the gore and thrill of the original poem"" – Teen Librarian ""Should engage the most reluctant of reader, making the oft-studied text more accessible and certainly more vivid … The design … is a thing of beauty, simplicity and space … As a package, it's essential for any young person studying the original text"" – My Book Corner, Blog ""I’ve rarely seen my son so excited to finish a bedtime story. We think adventure-loving kids everywhere will enjoy this thrilling, easy-to-read retelling of the legendary Beowulf story"" – Wellies on the School Run, Blog ""With a dazzling cover, Riddell’s spectacular and atmospheric black-and-white illustrations, and Patten’s highly accessible and exciting retelling, this is an inspirational introduction to one of the world’s most famous poems"" – Lancashire Evening Post"

"""A great little book, beautifully designed and an absolute pleasure to read time and time again"" -- The Letterpress Project ""Enticing … brilliantly done, [Brian Patten] has managed to condense it down into readable language while retaining the gore and thrill of the original poem"" -- Teen Librarian ""Should engage the most reluctant of reader, making the oft-studied text more accessible and certainly more vivid … The design … is a thing of beauty, simplicity and space … As a package, it's essential for any young person studying the original text"" -- My Book Corner, Blog ""I’ve rarely seen my son so excited to finish a bedtime story. We think adventure-loving kids everywhere will enjoy this thrilling, easy-to-read retelling of the legendary Beowulf story"" -- Wellies on the School Run, Blog ""With a dazzling cover, Riddell’s spectacular and atmospheric black-and-white illustrations, and Patten’s highly accessible and exciting retelling, this is an inspirational introduction to one of the world’s most famous poems"" -- Lancashire Evening Post"

A great little book, beautifully designed and an absolute pleasure to read time and time again -- The Letterpress Project Enticing ... brilliantly done, [Brian Patten] has managed to condense it down into readable language while retaining the gore and thrill of the original poem -- Teen Librarian Should engage the most reluctant of reader, making the oft-studied text more accessible and certainly more vivid ... The design ... is a thing of beauty, simplicity and space ... As a package, it's essential for any young person studying the original text -- My Book Corner, Blog I've rarely seen my son so excited to finish a bedtime story. We think adventure-loving kids everywhere will enjoy this thrilling, easy-to-read retelling of the legendary Beowulf story -- Wellies on the School Run, Blog With a dazzling cover, Riddell's spectacular and atmospheric black-and-white illustrations, and Patten's highly accessible and exciting retelling, this is an inspirational introduction to one of the world's most famous poems -- Lancashire Evening Post

Author Information

Brian Patten was born in Liverpool in 1946. His poetry for adults has been published in many languages and his collections include ‘Love Poems’, ‘Storm Damage’, and ‘Grinning Jack’. His work for children includes the poetry collections ‘Gargling with Jelly’ and ‘Thawing Frozen Frogs’ as well as plays and the award-winning novel ‘Mr Moon’s Last Case’. Chris Riddell, the 2015-2017 UK Children's Laureate, is an accomplished artist and the political cartoonist for the Observer. He has enjoyed great acclaim for his books for children. His books have won a number of major prizes, including the 2001, 2004 and 2016 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medals. Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse won the Costa Children's Book Award 2013. Chris has been honoured with an OBE in recognition of his illustration and charity work. He lives in Brighton with his family.

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