No. of pages 55
Published: 2013
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There are 55 pages in this book. This book was published 2013 by Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers .
Linda Ashman is the author of more than 30 children's books, whilst Kim Smith is the illustrator of several books for children. They are the author-illustrator team behind Sterling's Over the River & through the Wood.
This book contains the following story:
Beowulf
For 12 years, an ogre named Grendel has menaced King Hrothgar, raiding his mead-hall and killing his men. Beowulf, a young warrior from neighbouring Geatland, comes to the king's aid, bringing with him 14 of his men. Beowulf and the Geats bed down in the mead-hall to wait for Grendel and in the ensuing battle, the monster is mortally wounded. The following day Grendel's mother comes to avenge her son, but Beowulf persues and kills her.
