Beowulf

Set in early medieval Scandinavia, this retelling follows the heroic warrior Beowulf as he journeys to aid King Hrothgar, whose great mead hall is terrorized by the monstrous Grendel. Using his legendary strength and bravery, Beowulf battles Grendel, then later faces the monster's mother and a fire-breathing dragon in further tests of heroism. The story captures the spirit of the 8th-century Anglo-Saxon epic, presenting its adventure and conflict in clear, accessible language for middle-grade readers.