Beowulf

Written by Michael Morpurgo · Illustrated by Michael Foreman

A warrior faces three deadly foes threatening kingdoms.

3.8 Goodreads · 1,654 ratings

160 pages· 16,091 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· NC1180L

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Bookroo's summary

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.

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