Beauty and the beast
by H. Chuku Lee
Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Set against a vibrant West African backdrop, this retelling transforms a classic fairy tale into a magical journey filled with stunning palaces and colorful costumes. When Beauty offers herself to a mysterious Beast to save her father, she discovers kindness beneath his fierce exterior and an unlikely friendship begins to bloom. Together, they face a powerful curse that holds the Beast's fate in its grip.
Representation & Themes
Fairy talesFolkloreFamilyFriendshipFantasy World-Building
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Physical Danger Death of Major Character Kidnapping Emotional: Forgiveness
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780688148195
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Amistad
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 924
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Fairy talesFolklore