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Beauty and the Beast

by Jan Brett · 1989

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This retelling of the classic fairy tale will appeal to children because of its mystery, suspense, and romance, and to adults because of its exploration of the duality in human nature.

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childrenspicture books
Length
short · 32 pages

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