By Brian Patten (author) , Chris Riddell (illustrator)
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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+
'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
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’.
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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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Monster Slayer A Beowulf Tale and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
Monster Slayer A Beowulf Tale features in the following genres: Dyslexia Friendly Books for Interest age 9+, Recommendations, Featured Books for 9+ readers
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
Monster Slayer A Beowulf Tale was written by Brian Patten and published by Barrington Stoke Ltd
Monster Slayer A Beowulf Tale has 51 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
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