A Beowulf Tale
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Köp båda 2 för 241 kr"A great little book, beautifully designed and an absolute pleasure to read time and time again" The Letterpress Project "Enticing brilliantly done, [Brian Patten] has managed to condense it down into readable language while retaining the gore and thrill of the original poem" Teen Librarian "Should engage the most reluctant of reader, making the oft-studied text more accessible and certainly more vivid The design is a thing of beauty, simplicity and space As a package, it's essential for any young person studying the original text" My Book Corner, Blog "Ive rarely seen my son so excited to finish a bedtime story. We think adventure-loving kids everywhere will enjoy this thrilling, easy-to-read retelling of the legendary Beowulf story" Wellies on the School Run, Blog "With a dazzling cover, Riddells spectacular and atmospheric black-and-white illustrations, and Pattens highly accessible and exciting retelling, this is an inspirational introduction to one of the worlds most famous poems" Lancashire Evening Post
Brian Patten is an award-winning author from Liverpool who has written over 50 poetry books for adults and children since he was first published in 1967. He is famous, too, for his stories of the totally embarrassing Impossible Parents. In 2002, Brian was honoured with the Freedom of the City of Liverpool. || Chris Riddell is an award-winning artist, illustrator, and occasional writer of childrens books. His own fiction, namely the Ottoline and Goth Girl series, were a great success, with Chris winning three Nestl Smarties Book prizes. Chris was appointed the UK Childrens Laureate in 2015, a role which he used to promote the joy of drawing, doodling and telling stories. Chris has also collaborated with a many prominent authors including Paul Stewart on the best-selling fantasy series, The Edge Chronicles; and former Childrens Laureate Michael Rosen on A Great Big Cuddle: Poems for the Very Young. Chris lives in Brighton and works as a political cartoonist for The Observer.