Monster Slayer: A Beowulf Tale

by Brian Patten, Chris Riddell (Illustrator)

Overview

One dark night, the sound of music and singing wakes a terrible monster from his sleep in a foul swamp. Warrior after warrior comes to slay the monster, but no one can outwit Grendel. Only the great hero Beowulf stands a chance, but even he is not prepared for the horror that lies in wait.

Union Square & Co.’s EVERYONE CAN BE A READER books are expertly written, thoughtfully designed with dyslexia-friendly fonts and paper tones, and carefully formatted to meet readers where they are with engaging stories that encourage reading success across a wide range of age and interest levels.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454960379
Publisher:	Union Square & Co.
Publication date:	07/01/2025
Series:	Everyone Can Be a Reader Series
Edition description:	High readability
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Brian Patten made his name in the 1960s as one of the Liverpool Poets. He is well-known for his best-selling poetry collections for children, and his books have since been translated into many European languages.Chris Riddell is an award-winning author and illustrator and the political cartoonist for the Observer. He was appointed the UK’s Waterstones Children’s Laureate in 2015. Chris has written and illustrated the Ottoline series.

Editorial Reviews

Adorned with some of the highest-quality illustrations in middle grade fiction…Worthy purchases for any school or public library.”
—School Library Journal, STARRED Review—School Library Journal

"A thoroughly entertaining, well-paced monster tale."
 —Booklist

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