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Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast
Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 12,124 Ratings and 1,939 Reviews

Book Description
This much-loved retelling of the classic French tale Beauty and the Beast elicits the familiar magical charm, but is more believable and complex than the traditional story. In this version, Beauty is not as beautiful as her older sisters, who are both lovely and kind. Here, in fact, Beauty has no confidence in her appearance but takes pride in her own intelligence, her love of learning and boo... More
Book Information
PublisherDemco Media
BindingTurtleback (33 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages247
ISBN-100606051570
ISBN-13978-0606051576
Publication Date06/1993
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About Robin McKinley (Author) : Robin McKinley is a published author and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Robin McKinley include The hero and the crown, Dragonhaven, Chalice, and ... more
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9/30/2010 Christy Bodily

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1/20/2010 Emily Sorsher said: My favorite book - I still own my first, well read copy. :)
tags: I read, I recommend, Inspired me

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12/23/2008 Ali B said: 758469
tags: ya, fairy tales

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8/9/2008 Georgia Beaverson said:
Robin McKinley is such a fierce, wonderful writer! This book (different, much better cover back then) called to me from the shelf. Ever have that happen to you? I just knew it was for me, and I was right. Robin's imagination and her wonderful voice make it a top contender in my favorite books of all... more

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