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Beowulf
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Beowulf

Rob Lloyd Jones

Age: 7+

Series: Young Reading Series 3

Beowulf

By: Rob Lloyd Jones

Illustrated by Victor Tavares

Series : Young Reading Series 3

Age 7+

RRP  $9.95

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The classic story fabulously illustrated and retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Fearsome monsters stalk the moors of ancient Denmark, murdering anyone they catch. But then a warrior comes from overseas. His name is Beowulf. He kills monsters... Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Chapters in this book include:
- The great hall
- A monster strikes
- A hero arrives
- Final feast
- Beowulf v Grendel
- A new terror
- The Lake of Demons
- King Beowulf
- The last monster

Details
Extent:
64 pages
Dimensions:
197.6 x 140.9mm
Hardback ISBN:
9780746096864
Book Band:
Lime
CEFR:
C1 - C2
Lexile:
630L
Key Stage:
KS2
Publication Date:
September 2009
Work Reference:
02132
Contents

Chapters in this book include:
- The great hall
- A monster strikes
- A hero arrives
- Final feast
- Beowulf v Grendel
- A new terror
- The Lake of Demons
- King Beowulf
- The last monster

Author
Rob Lloyd Jones
Rob studied Egyptology at university, but never thought he'd do much with it. Since joining Usborne in 2005, he's written loads of books about Ancient Egypt, and on topics ranging from space to the story of Islam. He is also the author of several award-winning historical adventure novels, and a hopeless cook.

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Series

View series: Young Reading Series 3

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