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Beowulf

Penelope Hicks (2007)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy

Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12

Content ratingPG-13

Pages (Quick Read (<250))

SeriesBeowulf: miscellaneous excerpts, sequels and alternative versions #

Setting

CSM age10+

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Content levels

ViolenceStrong

Sexual contentNone

LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Violence Death Blood Monster/Creature Attacks

Positive tags

Adventure Heroism Courage Quest Legendary Tale

Hero archetypes

Knight / Warrior Legendary Hero

Heroine archetypes

Warrior / Soldier

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen One Monster Slayer

Tropes

Monster Hunter Epic Quest Legendary Warrior Fellowship Medieval European Ancient Epic Heroic Sacrifice

Themes

Heroism Good vs Evil Courage Loyalty Fame and Glory Duty and Honor Mortality

Synopsis

A retelling of the exploits of the Anglo-Saxon warrior, Beowulf, and how he came to defeat the monster Grendel.

Tags

Epic FantasyMythology RetellingAdventureHistorical Fantasy