Shadow of the Beast: With Web Teacher Material (Hodder Literature) - Hardcover

Pearson, Maggie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0340899883 ISBN 13: 9780340899885

Publisher: Hodder Murray, 2005

Synopsis

Hodder Literature: a new and exciting series of literature titles for Key Stage 3 for whole class use. The story of a traumatised teenager's slow recovery from the devastating car accident which left him severely injured and killed his father. It follows the 'stream of consciousness' of Troy, suffering from post-traumatic amnesia, his struggle to remember bound up with his gradual realisation and acceptance of his father's death. In Troy's often dream-like state, he returns in his imagination to the world of myth and legend -- sometimes experiencing life as Wiglaf, a boy from Saxon times, who befriends and listens to the Bard telling the story of Beowulf and the beast, Grendel. These characters, so central to his view of his father, become merged with the present narrative of his recovery and his eventual acceptance of his father's death.

About this title

About the Author

Maggie Pearson has worked as a librarian, bar-maid, au pair and freelance journalist, but mostly as a mother. Her first novel, OWL LIGHT, was a WH Smith Mind Boggling Book. Now that her three sons are grown up, Maggie writes full time.

Review

SHADOW OF THE BEAST ... A narrative built on layers of dreams and memories ... the merging of an ordinary, fallible man with the legendary hero is moving. A well placed story with a satisfying ending. Armadillo DARK OF THE MOON: 'Maggie Pearson is rapidly becoming one of our finest writers of fantasy.' The School Librarian OWL LIGHT 'On no account miss this fast-paced, literate comedy thriller. More Please. Soon.' Jan Mark, Carousel ... a marvellous novel full of action, mystery and wonderful characters ... Utterly absorbing and never fails to surprise. The Scotsman The themes of animal conservation and barbaric traditions like badger-baiting are handled with great sensitivity. The School Librarian ... a haunting exploration of the anxieties and angers felt by young adolescents. TES Absolutely gripping stuff ... Maggie Pearson is a great story-teller. East Anglian Daily Times

Edition details

• Publisher: Hodder Murray
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340899883
• ISBN 13: 9780340899885
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192