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Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Myths and Legends: Level 15: Beowulf, Grendel And The Dragon


Oxford Reading Tree-Treetops Myths and Legends

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No. of pages 64

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Great for age 6-11 years
Beowulf, Grendel and the Dragon tells the story of the heroic warrior Beowulf as he battles a hate-filled demon, then its vengeful mother and a furious fire-breathing dragon. Captivating versions of some of the best myths and legends from around the world. TreeTops Myths and Legends are fascinating and action-packed stories that will motivate and inspire readers. These are some of the oldest and most enduring stories in the world, retold by leading contemporary children's authors to bring out all of the action, drama, humour and depth of the original stories in a way that makes them as exciting and meaningful today as ever. The stories are beautifully illustrated in a range of styles to bring each tale to life. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

 

This book is part of a book series called Oxford Reading Tree-Treetops Myths And Legends .

This book is aimed at children in primary school. This book is part of a reading scheme, meaning that it is a book aimed at children who are learning to read.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Oxford University Press .

Mick Gowar is an author of many children's books and a prolific poet. Mick's work is published by Puffin amongst others and when he is not travelling the country conducting school workshops he is to be found residing in Cambridge.

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.

This book is in the following series:

Oxford Reading Tree-Treetops Myths and Legends

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