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An engaging, black-and-white edition of Michael Morpurgo’s juvenile retelling of the legendary poem Beowulf. The story follows the heroic warrior as he confronts the monstrous Grendel, his fearsome mother, and a fierce dragon, showcasing the timeless clash of heroism and myth.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Michael Morpurgo
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