Kid Beowulf
By Alexis E. Fajardo
Inspired by the epic poem “Beowulf,” Kid Beowulf follows the adventures of 12-year-old twin brothers Beowulf and Grendel as they travel to distant lands and meet fellow epic heroes.
About The Author
Alexis E. Fajardo is a student of the classics—whether Daffy Duck of Damocles—and has created a unique blend of the two in Kid Beowulf. Alexis has taught cartooning throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and currently resides in Santa Rosa, California, where, when not penning Kid Beowulf, he “works for Peanuts” at the Charles M. Schulz Studio.
Kid Beowulf: The Rise of El Cid
Grade Levels: 3-5
Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts
As students read Kid Beowulf: The Rise of El Cid, they will record text evidence of a chosen character’s beliefs and decisions. Students will then analyze and write about how their chosen character’s moral code affects the character’s decisions in the story. Then they will compare and contrast different characters’ beliefs and decisions.
Kid Beowulf: The Song of Roland
Grade Levels: 3-5
Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts
Students read Kid Beowulf: The Song of Roland and complete character studies. Each student then creates a timeline of his or her character’s actions and writes about the character’s motivations and choices and how they affect the story. After students share their character studies with the class, each student chooses two more characters and analyzes their interactions and motivations.
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Kid Beowulf: The Rise of El Cid GalleryKid Beowulf: The Rise of El Cid
written and illustrated by Alexis E Fajardo
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Kid Beowulf: The Song of Roland GalleryKid Beowulf: The Song of Roland
written and illustrated by Alexis E Fajardo
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Kid Beowulf: The Blood-Bound Oath GalleryKid Beowulf: The Blood-Bound Oath
written and illustrated by Alexis E Fajardo
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