Long ago, the king of Denmark built a huge hall for feasts, and he called it Heorot. But the noise from the hall woke a sleeping monster in the nearby swamp – Grendel. Could the brave warrior Beowulf save Denmark’s people and fight the monster? This retelling of the Old English tale was written by award-winning author Anita Ganeri. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading. Text type: A retelling of a folk tale Curriculum links: History; Citizenship This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
| ISBN: | 9780007498604 |
| Publication date: | 1st May 2013 |
| Author: | Anita Ganeri |
| Publisher: | Collins Educational an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 24 pages |
| Series: | Collins Big Cat Progress |