by Rebecca BarnhouseSummary: Loosely based on the final years of Beowulf’s kingship, this imaginative retelling fleshes out the story of the only man who truly stands beside the great king to the end. Rune is an infant when he washes ashore in a mysterious boat, but is only spared death by King Beowulf and Amma, a strange old woman who becomes a mother figure to him. The king protects Rune and trains him to fight, but he remains a threat and a misfit in the minds of most villagers. He is content living a simple life until a vicious dragon is awakened and destroys everyone and everything he loves. Avenging his family leads him to answers about his own heritage, as well as some nail-biting suspense as he confronts the dragon more than once. While Rune’s insecurity and self-doubt wears thin at times, his innocence and perseverance make him a sympathetic and unlikely hero. An adventure-filled coming-of-age tale.
My thoughts: I liked this one but didn't love it. It had some exciting moments, but I wished there had been more stuff about the dragon!
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