Award-winning author Anita Ganeri has written over 500 books for children including the best-selling HORRIBLE GEOGRAPHY series. Anita was born in India but moved to England when she was very young. After university, she spent many years working for publishers both as an editor and a foreign rights manager. Anita now lives in Yorkshire, with her husband, children and rescued greyhounds.
Interest Age:
8
Reading Age:
6
Category:
Literacy
Strand:
Hi Lo Reader
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 tale Curriculum links: History; Citizenship This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.