Books with author Alexis E. Fajardo

When 12-year-old Beowulf is challenged to a swimming race by the big-bully Brecca it soon becomes a race for their lives once the boys enter serpent infested waters! Will they finish the race or will the serpents finish them? Inspired by the epic poem Beowulf, Kid Beowulf follows the adventures of twin brothers, Beowulf and Grendel as they travel to distant lands and meet fellow epic heroes therein.

When the Franks are ambushed by the Saracens deep in the Pyrenees mountains, King Charlemagne’s elite knights, the Peers, are accused of high treason. Betrayed, framed, and locked away, the king’s men escape to fight another day! Paladins Tale is an untold tale from, Kid Beowulf: The Song of Roland, the second book in the Kid Beowulf graphic novel series.

“What Rick Riordan did for the Greek gods, Fajardo has done for ‘Beowulf’: magnificent.”—Kirkus, starred reviewIf you liked Percy Jackson, you'll love Kid Beowulf! Inspired by the epic poem "Beowulf," this fun new series follows the adventures of 12-year-old twin brothers Beowulf and Grendel as they travel to distant lands and meet fellow epic heroes!In book one of the series by Alexis E. Fajardo, our heroes' destiny is tied to the past, when a prince named Hrothgar begins a quest for power—one that leads him to a fiery dragon, an enchanted sword, and an oath sworn in blood. But when Hrothgar breaks his oath he breaks his kingdom, and the only thing that will save it is a family he’s forgotten and heroes not yet born…

“What Rick Riordan did for the Greek gods, Fajardo has done for ‘Beowulf’: magnificent.”—Kirkus, starred review, Kid Beowulf: The Blood-Bound OathGiants! Elephants! Roller Coasters?That's just some of the mayhem twin brothers Beowulf and Grendel discover in the second adventure in the series by Alexis E. Fajardo! Banished from their homeland, the brothers seek refuge with their Uncle Holger in far-off France, but by the time they arrive, the kingdom is in shambles: King Charlemagne is ailing; his knights have been exiled; and France's hero, Roland, needs a kick in the pants. It's up to Beowulf and Grendel to unite the country before it's taken over by an invading Saracen horde!

If you liked Percy Jackson, you'll love Kid Beowulf! Inspired by the epic poem "Beowulf," this fun new series follows the adventures of 12-year-old twin brothers Beowulf and Grendel as they travel to distant lands and meet fellow epic heroes!In book one of the series by Alexis E. Fajardo, our heroes' destiny is tied to the past, when a prince named Hrothgar begins a quest for power—one that leads him to a fiery dragon, an enchanted sword, and an oath sworn in blood. But when Hrothgar breaks his oath he breaks his kingdom, and the only thing that will save it is a family he’s forgotten and heroes not yet born…

"This book is the perfect example of the power of graphic novels as meaningful literature that deserve a place in every classroom."— Tim Smith, Historycomics.netThe third volume in the Kid Beowulf series by Alexis E. Fajardo is an action-adventure swashbuckler with a dash of romance set in medieval Spain. Based on the Spanish national epic, El Cid, Kid Beowulf: The Rise of El Cid picks up shortly after the events of book two. Beowulf and Grendel are in war-torn Spain, where honor is hard-fought, allegiances are dubious, and the bulls run wild. Amidst it all comes a young knight named Rodrigo, who fights for the name he’s lost, the land he loves, and the virtue they’ve both forgotten. It continues the Kid Beowulf narrative and gives Beowulf and Grendel new characters to meet and lessons to learn.

The Kid Beowulf Eddas: Paladins Tale is a stand-alone story from the pages of the acclaimed graphic novel series Kid Beowulf and features characters from book two, Kid Beowulf: The Song of Roland. Synopsis: When the Franks are ambushed by the Saracens deep in the Pyrenees mountains, King Charlemagne's elite knights, the Peers, are accused of hightreason. Betrayed, framed, and locked away, the king's men escape to fight another day! The Kid Beowulf Eddas: Paladins Tale print version features the 15 page bonus story Lookin' for Lingonberries featuring twin brothers, Beowulf and Grendel on a comedic adventure! Kindle Edition: 6"x9, full color, 50 pages Print Edition: 6"x9," full color, 70 pages

The Kid Beowulf Eddas: Shild and the Dragon is a prequel to the acclaimed graphic novel, Kid Beowulf: The Blood-Bound Oath! Before Beowulf and Grendel there was Shild and the Dragon! In this story Beowulf's great-grandfather Shild encounters the Dragon in the wilds of Daneland and learns about a world filled with monsters, slayers, and his special place within it...and Shild is in for the fight of his life! Filled with action, adventure, and intrigue, The Kid Beowulf Eddas: Shild and the Dragon is the first tale in a new series of stand-alone short stories that explore the rich world of characters from the graphic novel series Kid Beowulf. 6"x9," full color, 40 pages

The third volume in the Kid Beowulf series by Alexis E. Fajardo is an action-adventure swashbuckler with a dash of romance set in medieval Spain. Based on the Spanish national epic, El Cid, Kid Beowulf: The Rise of El Cid picks up shortly after the events of book two. Beowulf and Grendel are in war-torn Spain, where honor is hard-fought, allegiances are dubious, and the bulls run wild. Amidst it all comes a young knight named Rodrigo, who fights for the name he’s lost, the land he loves, and the virtue they’ve both forgotten. It continues the Kid Beowulf narrative and gives Beowulf and Grendel new characters to meet and lessons to learn.

Giants! Elephants! Roller Coasters?That's just some of the mayhem twin brothers Beowulf and Grendel discover in the second adventure in the series by Alexis E. Fajardo! Banished from their homeland, the brothers seek refuge with their Uncle Holger in far-off France, but by the time they arrive, the kingdom is in shambles: King Charlemagne is ailing; his knights have been exiled; and France's hero, Roland, needs a kick in the pants. It's up to Beowulf and Grendel to unite the country before it's taken over by an invading Saracen horde!

Before Beowulf and Grendel there was Shild and the Dragon! In this story Beowulf’s great-grandfather Shild encounters the Dragon in the wilds of Daneland and learns about a world filled with monsters, slayers, and his special place within it…and Shild is in for the fight of his life! “Shild and the Dragon” is the first story in a new series of stand-alone, Kid Beowulf Eddas – stories exploring the rich world of characters from Kid Beowulf.

Kid Beowulf and the Rise of El Cid is the third book in the acclaimed action-adventure graphic novel series, Kid Beowulf! 12-year-old twin brothers Beowulf and Grendel are in war-torn Spain, where honor is hard-fought, allegiances are dubious, and the bulls run wild. Amidst it all comes a young knight named Rodrigo, who fights for the name he's lost, the land he loves, and the virtue they've both forgotten! Inspired by the epic poem BEOWULF, Kid Beowulf follows the adventures of twin brothers Beowulf and Grendel as they travel to distant lands and meet fellow epic heroes therein. The series is similar to Bone, Asterix, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Grades 6 and up. Dimensions: 7"x9", 240 pages, BW interiors