Beowulf: Monster Slayer Graphic Novel is July eBook of the Month

Retold as a graphic novel, this action-packed edition brings to life one of the
most enduring legends in the English language
 

DUBLIN, Ohio, USA, 29 June 2009—With the generous support of Lerner Publishing Group, Beowulf: Monster Slayer will be available through more than 16,000 participating libraries July 1-31. To help libraries promote the July eBook of the Month, NetLibrary has developed a tool kit of free promotional resources that includes print-on-demand bookmarks, a sample press release and electronic support materials. More information is available at:

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In this Graphic Universe™ edition from Lerner Publishing Group, the author and illustrator of Beowulf: Monster Slayer bring to life one of the most enduring myths in the English language. Action-packed and richly illustrated, this age-old story will engage readers of all ages with supreme artwork and a faithful interpretation of the original epic.

With art and text created by experienced graphic novel authors and artists—who also work for publishers such as DC and Marvel—using traditional drawings, coloring, and lettering techniques, this edition significantly raises the bar in quality. Robust nonfiction back matter—including a glossary, pronunciation guide, information for further reading (text and Internet), and a discussion of the primary source research employed by the authors and artists—also makes this eBook a powerful learning resource for readers and students of all ages.

The hero of Beowulf is a brave and mighty warrior, known to have the strength of thirty men. At home in Geatland, Beowulf hears about the terrible troubles of his father’s friend, Hrothgar, the king of the Danes. Hrothgar’s land is plagued by Grendel, a vicious monster who attacks the Danes by night. Beowulf sets sail to aid Hrothgar and the Danes. But is Beowulf strong enough to slay the monstrous Grendel? And even if he succeeds, what other dangers lie ahead for the warrior-hero?

About Lerner Publishing Group

Lerner Publishing Group, based in Minneapolis since its founding in 1959, is one of the nation's largest independently owned children's book publishers. With more than 3,000 titles in print, Lerner Publishing Group offers top-quality nonfiction and fiction books for grades K-12, including fascinating, photo-illustrated informational books; supplementary titles that support science, social studies, and language-arts curriculum; high-interest topics such as sports, vehicles, and crafts; and engaging picture books, chapter books, and intermediate and young-adult novels.

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