Beowulf x 30 Award-winning team Pack by Michael Morpurgo (author) and Michael Foreman (illustrator) (UK edition)

One of the first known legends in Old English, brilliantly retold by the author of War Horse. This tale of dragons and sea-hags sings through the ages to shape our world now. Beowulf is the gripping tale of a Scandinavian warrior who fights three evils so powerful they could each destroy whole kingdoms. Beowulf is no ordinary hero. Standing head and shoulders above his comrades, he saves the land of the Danes from a merciless ogre named Grendel. But his trials are not over. Next he must defend his home from his evil sea-hag mother. But in his third terrible battle, facing the death-dragon of the deep, our great hero truly meets his match…

A vivid retelling of a story that has shaped our culture

Bold adventures, terrible monsters and lyrical writing

Michael Morpurgo is a legend of children’s literature

His books include War Horse and Private Peaceful

Supplied as a pack of 30 copies.

Product Details

Format

Paperback

Date published

May 5th, 2016

Condition

New

UK edition

In this pack

Beowulf

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Offer price: $11.10

RRP: $12.30

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Offer price: £7.20

RRP: £7.99

Author/Illustrator

Michael Morpurgo

Michael Morpurgo is a master storyteller, weaving captivating stories full of drama and intensity that are coming to be regarded as true classics. Exploring the most profound subjects with a light yet powerful touch, his books tell unforgettable stories in simple, direct words.

Michael Morpurgo discovered his talent for writing while working as a teacher. “We had to read the children a story every day and my lot were bored by the book I was reading. I decided I had to do something and told them the kind of story I used to tell my kids – it was like a soap opera, and they focused on it. I could see there was magic in it for them, and realised there was magic in it for me.” Read more