Beauty and the Beast ( Twice Upon a Time) (Paperback) - by Wendy Mass

Dimensions (Overall): 7.54 Inches (H) x 5.36 Inches (W) x .68 Inches (D)
Weight: .42 Pounds
Number of Pages: 282
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Humorous Stories, Fairy Tales + Folklore / Adaptations
Series Title: Twice Upon a Time
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic
Author: Wendy Mass
Age Range: 9-12 Years
Language: English

About the Book

Mass, the award-winning author of "11 Birthdays, " continues her Twice Upon a Time series with the story of Beauty and the Beast as it's never been told before.

Book Synopsis

She's never thought she was much of a beauty. He's worried he comes across as a beast. There are two sides to every fairy tale...

Wendy Mass tells the story of Beauty and the Beast, as never heard before!When you're stuck with the name Beauty, people expect a lot from you, like beauty and grace and courage and a sense of style. But what if you have a perfect older sister who really should have had your name instead of you?And when you're a prince, you're supposed to be athletic and commanding and brave and tall. But what if all you like to do is play the bagpipes (badly), study the stars, and try to figure out how to make worms live forever? When Beauty's life turns upside down and she's forced to head out into the world, she has to figure out just who she wants to be. And when Prince Riley suddenly grows fur, and nails as sharp as sticks, he has to learn that even a beast's appearance can be deceiving.Journey back to the days when fairy tales were true with this fun and fresh spin on a timeless tale!

Review Quotes

Praise for 11 Birthdays: *A fresh twist on the familiar themes of middle-grade family and school dynamics. -- Booklist, starred review*Girls will relate to Amanda's insecurities, and the confidence and insight she gains will resonate. -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewPraise for Finally: Finally is a treat -- a delicious story about fitting in, falling down, and growing up. Wendy Mass has done it again! -- Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal winner of When You Reach MeFinally will have readers laughing, nodding in agreement, and sighing in sympathy. -- TeensReadToo.comPraise for 13 Gifts: *Mass keeps the plot jumping like a fireworks display; there's one surprise spark after another, all coming together at the end for a breathtaking finale. -- School Library Journal, starred reviewPhilosophical and wryly humorous, this magical tale will satisfy both fans and new readers alike. -- Kirkus Reviews

About The Author

Wendy Mass is the author of the award-winning books for readers A MANGO-SHAPED SPACE, LEAP DAY, JEREMY FINK AND THE MEANING OF LIFE, HEAVEN LOOKS A LOT LIKE THE MALL, EVERY SOUL A STAR, THE CANDYMAKERS, 11 BIRTHDAYS, FINALLY, and the Twice Upon a Time series. She tells people her hobbies are photography and hiking, but they're really collecting candy bar wrappers and searching for buried treasure with her metal detector. Wendy lives with her family in New Jersey. Visit her at www.wendymass.com.