Beautiful Beast — Dona Herweck Rice

Bella and her family live on a sprawling ranch outside of town, along the Los Angeles River. But when tragedy strikes, she closes her heart to the world. A traveling magician thinks this makes her beastly -- and with a wave of his hand, he transforms her into a beast. Will she be able to break the spell? Find out in this new spin on the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast. Featuring diverse characters and a historical setting, this hi-lo book is sure to enchant readers.