Battle of the Beast

Written by Jack Meggitt-Phillips · Illustrated by Isabelle Follath

Part of the The Beast and the Bethany series

A beast returns home, memory lost. Can it truly be tamed?

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272 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Bethany and Ebenezer's lives are turned upside down when the beast, once vanquished and caged, returns to their home with no memory. Declared harmless, it now shares their space. But can they trust its newfound manners, or is a sinister plan lurking beneath? As they navigate this unexpected cohabitation, the question remains: is the beast truly reformed, or is danger closer than ever?

From the publisher

Lemony Snicket meets Roald Dahl in this riotously funny, deliciously macabre, and highly illustrated third book in the middle grade The Beast and the Bethany series in which Bethany and Ebenezer find themselves with a surprising new roommate: the beast itself. After being vanquished in spectacular fashion that included an umbrella with human-puddling capabilities and a darn good show, the beast is transferred to a hidden island and placed in an impenetrable cage where it can no longer hurt anyone or carry out its dastardly plan to make Bethany its next meal. Meaning Bethany and Ebenezer’s lives are finally beast free and they can pursue their do gooding activities in peace–even if the “gooding” part is questionable. But when it’s revealed that the beast has lost its memory and D.O.R.R.I.S. declares that it’s no longer dangerous, the beast is delivered back where it came from: Ebenezer and Bethany’s house. Can the beast really be good? Or, if its newfound manners aren’t to be trusted, what could it be planning next?

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