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Belle believes her name and her lack of awe‑inspiring beauty place her at odds with her sisters, so she withdraws from society to focus on wood carving. Secretly, she longs to find the fabled Heartwood Tree, whose carved face is said to reveal a person’s true love. During a fierce storm, Belle’s father stumbles upon the mysterious Heartwood and encounters a terrifying, lonely Beast. The danger forces Belle to use her carving talents to protect her father. Through this challenge, she learns to see beyond appearances, embracing love and beauty with her heart.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Cameron Dokey
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