... of cold, unmoving creatures. He is very curious and, in his early years, finds a way to escape this terrible place and enter the world. Every night he wanders outside his cave, exploring the land around him. One night, he gets trapped in a tree. A band of human beings led by King Hrothgar approaches and, after some hesitation, attacks Grendel. They close in for ... , Red Horse. The prince seeks the throne and slowly begins to cultivate discontent among Hrothgar's people. The king, spiritually and physically dying, can do nothing to stop him. By the twelfth year, Grendel has grown weary o...

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• Grade Level: High School