Belle
No. of pages 247
Published: 2009
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Belle by Beverly Jenkins tells the story of Belle, a strong and independent woman living in the 19th century. After losing her parents, she sets out to carve her own path, moving to a new town where she seeks to establish herself despite societal challenges. Along the way, Belle encounters love, betrayal, and the complexities of race and identity. With her resilience, she navigates her dreams and desires while confronting the barriers that face her in a world that often underestimates her. This sweeping romance highlights the strength of a woman determined to shape her own destiny. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 247 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2009 by Harlequin Books .