Beowulf
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006 · Est. 2.5 hour read

Beowulf

By Michael Morpurgo, Michael Foreman (Illustrator)

A warrior faces three deadly foes threatening kingdoms.

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160 pages· 16,091 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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In a land besieged by darkness, the mighty warrior Beowulf confronts three formidable adversaries. After vanquishing the fearsome Grendel and his vengeful mother, Beowulf faces his greatest challenge yet—a deadly dragon from the depths. As kingdoms hang in the balance, will Beowulf's courage and strength be enough to triumph over this final, fearsome foe? Dive into a world of epic battles and legendary heroism in this timeless tale of bravery and sacrifice.

From the publisher

“Will fire imaginations and elicit the heart-pumping, wide-eyed response that has kept this tale alive and vigorous through the ages.” – Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) Long ago a Scandinavian warrior fought three evils so powerful they threatened whole kingdoms. Standing head and shoulders above his comrades, Beowulf single-handedly saved the land of the Danes from a merciless ogre named Grendel and from his sea-hag mother. But it is his third terrible battle, with the death-dragon of the deep, in which he truly meets his match. Lovers of heroes, monsters, and the drama of battle will find this retelling as enthralling as it is tragic. Now in a handy black-and-white digest edition perfect for classroom use.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
16,091
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
NC1180L
Themes & topics
Books about mythical creaturesBooks about heroismBooks about fate and destinyBooks about monstersBooks about kings and kingdoms
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
7
F&P level
~Z+
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
110745
Publication
Published
February 10, 2015
First published
October 24, 2006
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763672973

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