A prince has a surprising awakening...
A beauty fights like a beast...
A boy refuses to become prey...
A path to happiness is lost...then found again.
Be wary now, dear reader. These stories are not for the faint of heart.
Why Not Read: If you're not a fan of the hero becoming the villain, or the princess not ending up with her prince, I would recommend you leave this one on the shelf.
Chainani's Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales is exactly as it is named. The classic Western fairytales we all know and love are reimagined with new dark and dangerous twists. Each tale is written in a new light and looked at through a new lens. Some even change the ending completely and send the protagonist on a different journey, or let the villain become the victor.
These stories share more in common with their original Grimm's tales than their Disney counterparts. However, like any worthwhile story, they all have lessons to be learned. Even if that lesson makes the reader's skin crawl and sweat drip down their temple.
Why Read: If you are a fan of the classic Grimm fairytales, this will be right up your alley.
Why Not Read: If you're not a fan of the hero becoming the villain, or the princess not ending up with her prince, I would recommend you leave this one on the shelf.
Pages: 336
Age Range: 12 to 15
Grade Level: 6 - 9
Age Range: 12 to 15
Grade Level: 6 - 9
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