Beowulf
Hardback
Main Details
| Title |
Beowulf
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Rob Lloyd Jones
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Illustrated by Victor Tavares
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| Series | Young Reading Series 3 |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:64 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 141 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780746096864
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.92 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Usborne Publishing Ltd
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| Imprint |
Usborne Publishing Ltd
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| Publication Date |
26 September 2009 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
A new title in Young Reading Series Two, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. The classic story fabulously illustrated and retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Fearsome monsters stalk the moors of ancient Denmark, murdering anyone they catch. But then a warrior comes from overseas. His name is Beowulf. He kills monsters... Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
Author Biography
Rob studied Egyptology at university, but never thought he'd do much with it. Since joining Usborne in 2005, he's written loads of books about Ancient Egypt, and on topics ranging from space to the story of Islam. He is also the author of several award-winning historical adventure novels, and a hopeless cook
Reviews'Irresistible for children learning to read' - Child Education Plus; 'The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming' - The Irish Sunday Independent; 'Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme' - Julia Eccleshare
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