Brian Patten Press Reviews
'A great little book, beautifully designed and an absolute pleasure to read time and time again' -- The Letterpress Project
'Enticing ... brilliantly done, [Brian Patten] has managed to condense it down into readable language while retaining the gore and thrill of the original poem' -- Teen Librarian
'Should engage the most reluctant of reader, making the oft-studied text more accessible and certainly more vivid ... The design ... is a thing of beauty, simplicity and space ... As a package, it's essential for any young person studying the original text' -- My Book Corner, Blog
'I've rarely seen my son so excited to finish a bedtime story. We think adventure-loving kids everywhere will enjoy this thrilling, easy-to-read retelling of the legendary Beowulf story' -- Wellies on the School Run, Blog
'With a dazzling cover, Riddell's spectacular and atmospheric black-and-white illustrations, and Patten's highly accessible and exciting retelling, this is an inspirational introduction to one of the world's most famous poems' -- Lancashire Evening Post
About Brian Patten
Brian Patten was born in Liverpool in 1946. His poetry for adults has been published in many languages and his collections include ‘Love Poems’, ‘Storm Damage’, and ‘Grinning Jack’. His work for children includes the poetry collections ‘Gargling with Jelly’ and ‘Thawing Frozen Frogs’ as well as plays and the award-winning novel ‘Mr Moon’s Last Case’.
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