Beauty

By Robin McKinley

Part of the Folktales series

A young woman faces an enchanted castle and a fearsome Beast to fulfill a promise.

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320 pages· 55,183 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Beauty, feeling overshadowed by her sisters, musters the courage to confront a mysterious Beast in an enchanted castle. Her father's promise binds her, but can she tame the Beast and discover the truth behind the curse? As she navigates this perilous journey, Beauty's bravery and heart are tested in unexpected ways. Will she find love where she least expects it, or will the Beast's curse prevail? This timeless tale of courage and transformation invites readers to explore the depths of love and the power of inner beauty.

From the publisher

From Newbery Medal-winning author Robin McKinley, this beloved story illuminates an unlikely love story–Beauty and the Beast. This fortieth-anniversary edition features a striking new package for the award-winning novel. Publishers Weekly called Beauty “A splendid story.”Beauty has never liked her nickname. She is thin and awkward; it is her two sisters who are the beautiful ones. But what she lacks in appearance, she can perhaps make up for in courage. When her father comes home with a tale of an enchanted castle in the forest and the terrible promise he had to make to the Beast who lives there, Beauty knows she must travel to the castle, a prisoner of her own free will. Her father insists that he will not let her go, but she responds, “Cannot a Beast be tamed?”Newbery Medalist Robin McKinley’s beloved and acclaimed novel has been delighting readers for more than forty years. ALA Booklist called Beauty “A captivating novel.” “A reader feels as though it’s all unfolding for the very first time.”–The GuardianAn ALA Notable Book for ChildrenA Best Book for Young Adults

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