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Beowulf: Dragonslayer

Beowulf: Dragonslayer

by Rosemary Sutcliff (Author)

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    Paperback 2001

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Synopsis

Grendel prowled in, hating all men and all joy and hungry for human life. So swift was his attack that no man heard an outcry; but when the dawn came, thirty of Hothgar's best and noblest thanes were missing. Only Beowulf, foremost among warriors, has the strength and courage to battle with Grendel the Night-stalker. In this thrilling re-telling of the Anglo-Saxon legend, Rosemary Sutcliff recounts Beowulf's most terrifying quests: against Grendel the man-wolf, against the hideous sea-hag and, most courageous of all - his fight to the death with the monstrous fire-drake.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 96
 Edition: 1st Red Fox Edition
 Publisher: Red Fox
Published: 05 Jul 2001
ISBN 10: 0099417138
ISBN 13: 9780099417132
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: A classic tale of high adventure, desperate enterprises and bloody encounters made vividly real in Rosemary Sutcliff's masterful retelling.

Media Reviews
The author retells this classic Anglo-Saxon tale of adventure, monsters and heroes faithfully but with great panache The Good Book Guide Adults and children will enjoy this simple retelling Sunday Express
Author Bio
Rosemary Sutcliff was born in 1920 in West Clanden, Surrey. With over 40 books to her credit, Rosemary Sutcliff is now universally considered one of the finest writers of historical novels for children. Her first novel, The Queen Elizabeth Story was published in 1950. In 1972 her book Tristan and Iseult was runner-up for the Carnegie Medal. In 1974 she was highly commended for the Hans Christian Andersen Award and in 1978 her book, Song for a Dark Queen was commended for the Other Award. Rosemary lived for a long time in Arundel, Sussex with her dogs and in 1975, she was awarded the OBE for services to Children's Literature. Unfortunately Rosemary passed away in July 1992 and will be much missed by her many fans.