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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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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 * S (supp. to Sunday Express) *

Beowulf: Dragonslayer

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
      Published 15 July 2013
      ISBN-13 9781849417914
      978-1849417914
      ISBN-10 1849417911

      Description

      Book 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.



      Trade Review
      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 * S (supp. to Sunday Express) *

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