Beauty and the Beast

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A beautiful retelling by former children’s laureate Michael Morpurgo, of this tradition tale of kindness, friendship and a real happily ever after. Find out what lies in store for Belle when she leaves her family behind to live with the Beast in his palace.

Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.

Text type: A traditional tale

Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends

This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.