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Stories of Beowulf Told to the Children

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Based on 62 Ratings and 21 Reviews

Book Description
The Anglo-Saxon saga retold in excellent English prose, with the heroic qualities emphasized. Relates how Beowulf, the hero of the Anglo-Saxons, journeys to Daneland, and how he overcomes Grendel, the ogre, and his mother, the water witch, then returns to his own land to serve as king. After 50 years of peace, the fire dragon makes war on the Goth folk and Beowulf goes forth in combat against ... More
Book Information
PublisherYesterday's Classics
BindingPaperback (11 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages88
ISBN-10159915000X
ISBN-13978-1599150000
Publication Date11/13/2005
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About H. E. Marshall (Author) : H. E. Marshall is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of H. E. Marshall include This Country of Ours, The Story of Europe from the Fall of the R... more
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About J. R. Skelton (Illustrator) : J. R. Skelton is a published illustrator of children's books. Published credits of J. R. Skelton include Our Empire Story (Yesterday's Classics), Scotland's Story (Yesterday's Classics), and Stories... more
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