Overview
Wendy Mass tells the story of Beauty and the Beast, as never heard before! When you're stuck with the name Beauty, people expect a lot from you - like beauty and grace and courage and a sense of style. But what if you have none of these things? What if all you like to do is read books and search for odd objects that other people drop? Oh, and you have a perfect older sister who really should have had your name instead of you. And when you're a prince, you're supposed to be athletic and commanding and brave and tall. But what if you are none of those things? What if all you like to do is play the bagpipes (badly), study the stars, and try to figure out how to make worms live forever? Oh, and you also have a perfect older brother who is a lot more princely than you'll ever be.
Full Product Details
Author: Wendy Mass
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Imprint: Turtleback Books
Edition: Bound for Schools & Libraries ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 12.70cm
, Height: 3.30cm
, Length: 18.80cm
Weight: 0.358kg
ISBN: 9780606319560
ISBN 10: 0606319565
Pages: 282
Publication Date: 30 April 2013
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Praise for 13 Gifts: * Mass keeps the plot jumping like a fireworks display; there's one surprise spark after another, all coming together at the end for a breathtaking finale. - School Library Journal, starred review In equal parts philosophical and wryly humorous, this magical tale will satisfy both fans and new readers alike. - Kirkus Reviews Praise for 11 Birthdays: * Girls will relate to Amanda's insecurities, and the confidence and insights she gains will resonate with them. Mass's expertise with pacing keeps the story moving at a lively clip, and her understanding of this age group is as finely honed as ever. - Publishers Weekly, starred review * A rewarding choice for readers and a natural for booktalks and discussion groups. - Booklist, starred review
Praise for 13 Gifts: <br><br>* Mass keeps the plot jumping like a fireworks display; there's one surprise spark after another, all coming together at the end for a breathtaking finale. - School Library Journal, starred review<br><br> In equal parts philosophical and wryly humorous, this magical tale will satisfy both fans and new readers alike. - Kirkus Reviews<br><br>Praise for 11 Birthdays: <br><br>* Girls will relate to Amanda's insecurities, and the confidence and insights she gains will resonate with them. Mass's expertise with pacing keeps the story moving at a lively clip, and her understanding of this age group is as finely honed as ever. - Publishers Weekly, starred review<br><br>* A rewarding choice for readers and a natural for booktalks and discussion groups. - Booklist, starred review
Author Information
Wendy Mass is the author of the award-winning books for readers A MANGO-SHAPED SPACE, LEAP DAY, JEREMY FINK AND THE MEANING OF LIFE, HEAVEN LOOKS A LOT LIKE THE MALL, EVERY SOUL A STAR, THE CANDYMAKERS, 11 BIRTHDAYS, FINALLY, and the Twice Upon a Time series. She tells people her hobbies are photography and hiking, but they're really collecting candy bar wrappers and searching for buried treasure with her metal detector. Wendy lives with her family in New Jersey. Visit her at www.wendymass.com.
