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Beowulf : Monster Slayer [A British Legend]
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by Paul D. Storrie, illustrated by Ron Randall
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Series: Graphic Myths and Legends
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Beowulf is a brave and mighty warrior, known to have the strength of thirty men. At home in Geatland, Beowulf hears about the terrible troubles of his father’s friend, Hrothgar, the king of the Danes. Hrothgar’s land is plagued by Grendel, a vicious monster who attacks the Danes by night. Beowulf sets sail to aid Hrothgar and the Danes. But is Beowulf strong enough to slay the monstrous Grendel? And even if he succeeds, what other dangers lie ahead for the warrior-hero?
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Reading Level:
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Grade 4
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Interest Level:
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Grades 4-8
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Ages:
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9-14
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Copyright:
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©2008
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Imprint:
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Graphic Universe ™
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Trim Size:
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6 5/8 x 9 1/4
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Pages:
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48
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ATOS:
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4.3
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Points:
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0.5
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Quiz:
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115372
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Lexile:
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700
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SRC Level:
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3.9
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Book Features
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Author Biography • Illustrator Biography • Original Artwork • Pronunciation Guide • Full-Color Illustrations • Further Reading • Glossary • Index • Maps • Table of Contents • Websites
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ISBN-10:
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0-8225-6757-1
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ISBN-13:
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978-0-8225-6757-8
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Format:
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Library Bound
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List Price:
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$ 27.93
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S&L Price*:
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$ 20.95
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• International Reading Association (IRA) / Children's Book Council (CBC) Children's Choice
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Reviewed by: |
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Booklist, The Horn Book Guide, Scholastic Instructor, School Library Journal |
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Review Excerpts: |
- "Perhaps in anticipation of the forthcoming film, here is yet another Beowulf, this one packaged as a graphic novel in the Graphic Myths & Legends series. Jumping through the story at a rapid clip, the clean, vivid panels capture the high drama, whether in depictions of the brave, stern hero or the well-fanged monsters he bests. The abbreviated text nods to the original’s style and tone, although readers new to the tale may have trouble with the myriad difficult-to-pronounce names, included even for minor characters. Still, this remains an easily digestible introduction to one of the earliest ogre-and-dragon tales."
--Booklist
- "These volumes were written and illustrated with reference to particular translations and with the consultation of various university professors. The texts read like updates of the venerable 'Classic Comics' series, attempting to render these tales in an accessible form that still maintains the tone of the source material. Jolley covers the events that befell Odysseus between the end of the siege of Troy and his departure from Calypso’s island. Introduced as a wise strategist, he doesn’t come across well here, as the narration focuses on choices he makes that result in many of his shipmates getting devoured. And while the book opens with some elegant depictions of the gods’ wrath witnessed as the power of nature, the actual anthropomorphization of the gods later on makes them seem lacking somewhat in potency. Similarly, some modern turns of phrase in the narration seem at odds with efforts to maintain a visually historical depiction. Beowulf reads like ancient poetry, the dialogue rife with stately declarations of heritage, complete with ceremonial repetition, an effective mimic of the tradition. The fetishizing of ancestry and weapons might elude the intended audience, and unfortunately hints to more sophisticated readers that some original content was left out. The action and character design are strong and clear, with solid, comfortable storytelling that is strongly helped by the capable color work."
--School Library Journal
- "This is the BEOWULF title to use for elementary children, plain and simple. It tells the tale of BEOWULF but does so in such a way that does not talk down to students and is still appropriate for them. I have read and reviewed other BEOWULF adaptations and this version stands as tall as the others. The only difference that I noticed is that in this version BEOWULF swims directly to the she-beast’s lair without incident or intervention. The language is modern but still maintains a hint of antiquity in both vocabulary and grammatical structure – just enough to add flavor to the story but not derail young readers. The illustrations are artfully crafted to depict the story with very little bloodshed being shown, which is significantly different than some other versions. This reflects the intended audience of the book: students in public schools. As is common with the Graphic Universe series, the colors are bright and vibrant. The illustrations are rendered in a realistic style, which is typical of American comics. There are details in both the foreground and background as well with the characters."
--The Graphic Classroom
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*The S&L price is available only to school and library customers and reflects a 25% discount off hardcovers only.
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