Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
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Beauty and the Beast

Written and illustrated by Jan Brett
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5 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
57
Words per page
860L
Lexile measure
Jan 1, 1989
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Originally published in 1989, this luminous reissue of an all-time favorite fairy tale will attract an even wider audience with its romantic new jacket and a shortened text. Exquisite illustrations of Beauty and her mysterious suitor, the Beast, are set in a magical castle where animals dressed in period costumes serve them. Woven into glorious tapestries throughout are hidden clues hinting at the Beast’s secrets, setting Brett’s version apart from others.

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Book Details

ISBN
9780399257315
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books For Young Readers
Page Count
32
Words Per Page
57
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
5 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2011013311
Lexile® Level
860L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~T
ATOS® Book Level
5.3
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
30521
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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