In "Beauty and the Beast" by Louise Brierley, a captivating retelling of the classic fairy tale unfolds. Belle, a spirited young woman, finds herself trapped in a magical curse after her father stumbles upon a hidden castle. This castle is home to a fearsome Beast, once a handsome prince, now transformed due to his arrogance. As Belle learns to look beyond the Beast's terrifying exterior, she discovers his kind heart and the power of love to break the enchantment. With themes of redemption and beauty lying within, the story emphasizes the importance of empathy, acceptance, and the transformative power of love. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Beauty And the Beast, Picture Puffin .
There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published in 1998 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .
Ad le Geras is the celebrated author of many books for all ages, including Troy and Ithaka. She lives in Cambridge, England.
This book contains the following story:
Beauty and the Beast
The Beast lives alone in his castle, enchanted by a wicked fairy and waiting for true love to break the spell. Could Beauty be the one to see through his ugly exterior? Or is he destined to remain a beast forever?