Beowulf: Dragon Slayer

This is a wonderful version of the Beowulf epic This is a wonderful version of the Beowulf epic, adapted for children. Although it is prose, it has a lyrical cadence that really evokes the the original poetic form in many instances throughout the story. The vocabulary, likewise, gives an accurate sense of the original (in translation) and can be challenging for a child who has only been exposed to modern children's books that use easier language. I read a poetic translation of the original immediately before reading this adaptation, and this is so true to the feel of the real thing t. A wonderful retelling of one of Britain's oldest stories. Ms. Sutcliff has again blowen the dust from the stories which have lain dormant on library shelves for so long and made them come alive. Beowulf has never been so exciting. His epic battles with three of the most horrifing creature in British liturature are amazingly terrifying and suspenseful but they are also profoundly human. Ms. Sutcliff allows feelings of sadness, trust, and loyalty to seep through the pages of the old story and into her hero's heart. She makes Beowulf not only into a great king and hero but into a great man as wel. Not Free SF Reader average Rosemary Sutcliff takes the material from the epic poem Beowulf, andturns it into a prose novel aimed at young readers. She follows the manthrough the three major confrontations he has with some very seriousbeasties.A story about dedication, bravery, duty and honor, and those who choose to uphold it.

In this thrilling re-telling of the Anglo-Saxon legend, Rosemary Sutcliff recounts Beowulf's most terrifying quests: against Grendel the man-wolf, against the hideous sea-hag and, most courageous of all - his fight to the death with the monstrous fire-drake.. Grendel prowled in, hating all men and all joy and hungry for human life. Only Beowulf, foremost among warriors, has the strength and courage to battle with Grendel the Night-stalker. So swift was his attack that no man heard an outcry; but when the dawn came, 30 of Hothgar's best and noblest thanes were missing