Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
5.4
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
2793
Points per Word
0.000179
Description
Beowulf is determined to become a hero by slaying the evil beast, Grendel. The monster has been terrorising the chieftain, Rothgar, by killing his men every night -- and leaving behind nothing but blood. Can Beowulf defeat Grendel and bring peace?