Author: Michael Morpurgo
Illustrator: Michael Foreman
Published by: Walker Books
Published on: 2006
First line: Hear, and listen well, my friends, and I will tell you a tale that has been told for a thousand years and more.
Price: £7.99
Genre: Folktale
Age: 9+
ISBN: 978 1 4063 4887 3
What’s it all about?
The book I actually read was written by Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Michael Foreman, however I couldn’t find it listed here.
The story is a epic retelling of the classic old English (5the century) tale of Beowulf, a Geat (from Sweden). He hears about a monster who is causing havoc for the King of Denmark and goes to offer his help.
Why should I read it? Obviously the style is quite old fashioned and the story takes a while to get going. There are quite a few repeated bits where someone is recollecting what happened to them. However, it is exciting and gruesome and also provides a great moral character – someone who stands up for what he believes in no matter the cost.
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