Category: Beowulf

Rosemary Sutcliff book Beowulf inspires children in Turks and Caicos Islands School

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Rosemary Sutcliff’s children’s book re-telling of the saga of Beowulf enthused and inspired children in this Caribbean school , on the other side of the Atlantic (from me!) – wonderful work. And then again last year – here. (When I first posted this, I placed  the islands in the Pacific – ap0logies to everyone).

International Arsenal footballer Sol Campbell recommends | Rosemary Sutcliff re-telling of Beowulf

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In 2004, international footballer Sol Campbell recommends children’s book author Rosemary Sutcliff’s retelling of the story of Beowulf. He and other stars of the English Premier League promoted a reading list for children, to try to harness the  power of football to encourage families to enjoy reading.Read More »

Rosemary Sutcliff’s Beowulf story, also Beowulf Dragonslayer

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Only Beowulf, foremost among warriors has the courage and strength to fight Grendel the man-wolf. Beowulf feels obliged  to help the Danish king Hroðgar, who himself helped Beowulf’s father pay weregild. He has a series of terrifying quests against Grendel and Grendel’s mother, the hideous sea-hag;  and with the help of Wiglaf fights to the death with the monstrous fire-drake (dragon).