Stories of Beowulf Told to the Children

by H. E. Marshall


Description:  The Anglo-Saxon saga retold in excellent English prose, with the heroic qualities emphasized. Relates how Beowulf, the hero of the Anglo-Saxons, came to Daneland and how he overcame Grendel, the ogre, and the waterwitch; also how the fire dragon warred with the Goth folk and how Beowulf fought his last fight.


Additional information:

Ages:  8-10
Length:  74 pages
Format:  Paperback, Ebook
Illustrations:  Black and white (paperback),
                     Color (ebook)
Year published:  2005
ISBN:  978-1-59915-000-0
Genres:  Literature, Hero Tales

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Table of Contents

1. How Grendel the Ogre Warred with the Dane Folk
2. How Beowulf the Goth Came to Daneland 
3. Beowulf Telleth How He Warred with the Sea Folk 
4. How Beowulf Overcame Grendel the Ogre 
5. How the Water Witch Warred with the Dane Folk 

6. How Beowulf Overcame the Water Witch 
7. How Beowulf Returned to His Own Land 
8. How the Fire Dragon Warred with the Goth Folk 
9. How Beowulf Overcame the Dragon 
10. Beowulf's Last Rest

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