Anglo-Saxon Britain

Beowulf: Grendel the Ghastly

First in a series of picture book adaptations of Beowulf

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King Alfred and the Ice Coffin

Gorgeously illustrated adventure story centered on King Alfred's court

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King Alfred: England’s Greatest King

Illustrated introduction to King Alfred

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Beowulf: A New Telling

Modern retellings of the Beowulf story for middle-grade readers

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The Shining Company

Gripping retelling of a 6th century Welsh poem about Celtic resistance to the Saxons

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Augustine Came to Kent

Classic historical novel about the re-Christianization of England during the Anglo-Saxon period

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Beowulf: A Tale of Blood, Heat, and Ashes

Dramatic retelling of Beowulf focused on gorgeous illustrations

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Horrible Histories Smashing Saxons

Playful overview of the Saxons

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Who Made England? The Saxon-Viking Race to Create a Country

Stories of Anglo-Saxons and Vikings as modern England took form

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Anglo-Saxons (Ladybird Histories)

Classic overview of Anglo-Saxon history

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You Wouldn’t Want to Be an Anglo-Saxon Peasant

Humorous, informative look at life as an Anglo-Saxon peasant

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Anglo Saxons (Explore!)

Intro to Anglo-Saxons with a focus on archaeological and historical evidence

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History Starting Points: Alfred the Great and the Anglo Saxons

Introduction to King Alfred and the Anglo-Saxons

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The Anglo-Saxon Chronicles

Excerpts from the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles, supplemented by photos and information about life in England

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The Genius of the Anglo-Saxons

Exploration of Anglo-Saxon inventions and other contributions

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Anglo-Saxons (Discover and Do)

Projects inspired by the Anglo-Saxons

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Everything Anglo-Saxons: Unearth history with facts, photos and fun!

Facts, photos, and projects inspired by the Anglo-Saxons

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