Long ago, the king of Denmark built a huge hall for feasts, and he called it Heorot.

But the noise from the hall woke a sleeping monster in the nearby swamp – Grendel.

Could the brave warrior Beowulf save Denmark’s people and fight the monster?

This retelling of the Old English tale was written by award-winning author Anita Ganeri. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading. Text type: A retelling of a folk taleCurriculum links: History; CitizenshipThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.