by Brian Patten · Scholastic · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780590196857
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«Beowulf and the Monster» is the young-adult adaptation of the legend of Beowulf by Brian Patten, published by Scholastic in paperback (64 pages, in English).
The brave warrior Beowulf crosses the sea to help the Danes, whose kingdom lives in terror of Grendel, a monstrous creature that attacks at night. The fight against the beast is only the beginning: Grendel's mother sets out for revenge, testing the hero's courage in this version of the Anglo-Saxon classic.
Part of the Every Story series, which brings together versions of traditional tales and legends for children. Illustrations by Chris Riddell. Text in English, originally published in 1999.
For young readers from about 7 years old and for first approaches to the legend of Beowulf in English, with rich but accessible language.
Brian Patten was an English poet and author. He came to prominence in the 1960s as one of the Liverpool poets, and wrote primarily lyrical poetry about human relationships. His famous works included Little Johnny's Confession, The Irrelevant Song, Vanishing Trick, Emma's Doll, and Impossible Parents.
