Beautiful Beast

Bella and her family live on a sprawling ranch outside of town, along the Los Angeles River. But when tragedy strikes, she closes her heart to the world. A traveling magician thinks this makes her beastly—and with a wave of his hand, he transforms her into a beast. Will she be able to break the spell? Find out in this new spin on the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast. Featuring diverse characters and a historical setting, this hi-lo book is sure to enchant readers. | Readers will be enchanted by this imaginative retelling of the classic fairy tale, Beauty and The Beast. This hi-lo fiction reader features diverse characters, a historical setting, vibrant illustrations, and compelling text. | Dona does not know which is more fun-learning about the world through science, or writing books for children that tell all about it. She is glad she does not have to decide and can do both!