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Nancy Willard’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ transports the timeless folklore into the bustling streets of early 20th‑century New York City. In this retelling, a kind and beautiful young woman uses her great capacity to love to release a handsome young man from the curse that has turned him into an ugly beast. Willard intertwines the classic fairy‑tale elements with a distinctly urban backdrop, offering a fresh perspective while maintaining the story’s essential themes of compassion, transformation, and the power of love.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Nancy Willard
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