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Author: Peter Lerangis

📘 Disney's Beauty and the beast by Peter Lerangis

Disney's Beauty and the Beast is a juvenile fairy‑tale retelling that centers on a compassionate maid whose great capacity to love liberates a handsome prince bound by a curse. The story brightens classic folklore with Disney’s characteristic wonder, inviting readers to explore themes of compassion, transformation, and the power of love. This adaptation remains true to the foundational folklore narrative while delivering a family‑friendly adventure that highlights kindness, bravery, and the belief that inner beauty transcends outward appearance.

First publish date: 1991

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Peter Lerangis

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