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When Beauty’s father falls gravely ill, she volunteers to spend her days in the Beast’s castle, believing her sacrifice will restore his health. She quickly learns the grim circumstances of the Beast, a man trapped by a cruel enchantment. As she lives among his lingering memories of a princely past, the tale explores themes of acceptance, inner beauty, and the power of love to transcend fear. Through their evolving relationship, the story examines courtship and metamorphosis, revealing that true transformation can arise from compassion and perseverance.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Catherine Samuel
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