Beorn the Proud

by Madeleine Polland, Joan Coppa Drennen (Illustrator)

Overview

Two cultures, two faiths, struggle against each other in this exciting story by Madeleine Polland. You can almost hear the clash of arms and taste the Great Hall feasts in this authentic recreation of 9th century Europe, when Viking raiders ravaged the coasts of Ireland. Amid the battles and shipwrecks and deeds of bravery and treachery, twelve-year-old Beorn learns Christian humility from his young captive, Ness, the daughter of an Irish chieftain. Youngsters will enjoy the adventure, while their parents appreciate the realism.
-Robert T. Reilly, author of Red Hugh, Prince of Donegal

Ireland and Denmark, 800's
RL5.1
Of read-aloud interest ages 10-up

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781883937089
Publisher:	Bethlehem Books
Publication date:	10/28/1999
Pages:	185
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	10 - 18 Years

About the Author

Madeleine Polland (1918-2005) was born in the south of Ireland. She vividly remembered the fighting and burning during the Irish Rebellion in the early twenties, before her father moved the family to England. There is a small town north of London where the three brothers and two sisters spent a happy childhood. Madeleine was great friends with her brothers, and was an irrepressible tomboy. As she grew older, her interest in art caused her to prepare for a career in clothes design. Her plans changed dramatically when her mother became ill and Madeleine stayed home and cared for her. She got a job at the local library, and had the delightful task of rebuilding the library's book collection. Later, during World War II, she enlisted and served at a radar installation. It was the suggestion of a friend that decided Madeleine to try her hand at writing for children. Her books are marked by a desire to portray real people in whatever historical situation they lived.

Editorial Reviews

"Two cultures, two faiths, struggle against each other in this exciting story by Madeleine Polland. You can almost hear the clash of arms and taste the Great Hall feasts in this authentic recreation of 9th century Europe, when Viking raiders ravaged the coasts of Ireland. Amid the battles and shipwrecks and deeds of bravery and treachery, twelve-year-old Beorn learns Christian humility from his young captive, Ness, the daughter of an Irish chieftain. Youngsters will enjoy the adventure, while their parents appreciate the realism." — Robert T. Reilly, Author of Red Hugh, Prince of Donegal

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