Paperback - Chapter Book
Beowulf the Warrior
Description
Beowulf the Warrior is an outstanding modern version of the oldest epic in the English language. Ian Serraillier has retold in verse the story o... Read more
Details
- Reading Age: 10+
- Print Length: 48 pages
- Book Format: Paperback - Chapter Book
- Publisher: Bethlehem Books
- Language: English
- ISBN-13: 9781883937034
- Dimensions: 5.5 × 8.5 in
Reading Guide for Parents
- Character Development: Throughout the book, Beowulf exemplifies bravery, honor, and leadership. As he faces monsters, he shows selflessness by risking his life to protect the people of Denmark. His courage is a key characteristic, notably when he confronts Grendel and later Grendel's mother.
- Parental Themes: None
- Reglious Themes: The book features several references to a higher power, though the religious themes are more rooted in Anglo-Saxon beliefs than explicit Christian themes. Beowulf himself is portrayed as having divine favor and strength, suggesting the importance of fate and destiny in the culture. However, the Christian undertones are clear, with references to God’s guidance and strength, such as when Beowulf credits God for his victories over the monsters.
- Sexual Content: The book does not contain any sexual content.
- Substance Use: None
- Violence/Gore: There are scenes of intense violence, particularly in the battles between Beowulf and the monsters (Grendel, Grendel's mother, and the dragon). While these scenes are not excessively graphic, the violence is described in enough detail that it could be intense for younger readers, especially with Beowulf’s physical confrontations.
- Language: None
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