Beowulf - Hardcover

Nye, Robert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1858810310 ISBN 13: 9781858810317

Publisher: Orion Children's Books, 1994

Synopsis

He comes out of the darkness, attacking his victims in deadly silence. All he leaves behind is a trail of blood. He is the monster, Grendel, and all who know of him live in fear and dread. Only one man dares to stand up to Grendel's fury - Beowulf.

About this title

Book Description:

The famous Old English poem, brilliantly retold as a story for children

From the Back Cover:

Out in the black fen something stirred. It was cruel and slimy and its eyes shone. Even the moon would not look at it. Its claws were red and its breath stank like a drain . . . For years, the evil monster Grendel has wrought havoc on the beautiful hall of King Hrothgar, attacking and eating all who live there and overcoming his bravest warriors. Nothing can stop him. Until news of the monster travels across the sea to the court of King Hygelac and to his nephew Beowulf. Beowulf is an unlikely hero. He¿s short and can¿t see well and is known for his goodness, not his courage. But inside his small body is the heart of a lion. Determined to help Hrothgar he arrives at the court with a band of his bravest soldiers . . . but without his sword. Grendel is no ordinary monster and it will take an extraordinary man to defeat him. Is Beowulf that man or is he too heading for a bloody death . . . ?

About this edition

• Publisher: Orion Children's Books
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 1858810310
• ISBN 13: 9781858810317
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96