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Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales Hardcover – September 21, 2021

by Soman Chainani (Author), Julia Iredale (Illustrator)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 470 ratings
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You think you know these stories, don’t you?

You are wrong.

You don’t know them at all.

Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and triumph, truths that free hearts long kept tame, truths that explore life . . . and death.

A prince has a surprising awakening . . .                           

A beauty fights like a beast . . .

A boy refuses to become prey . . .

A path to happiness is lost. . . . then found again.

New York Times bestselling author Soman Chainani respins old stories into fresh fairy tales for a new era and creates a world like no other. These stories know you. They understand you. They reflect you. They are tales for our times. So read on, if you dare. 

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    10 - 14 years
  2. Print length
    336 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    5 - 9
  5. Dimensions
    6.5 x 1 x 9.75 inches
  6. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  7. Publication date
    September 21, 2021
  8. ISBN-10
    006265263X
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0062652638
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Old fairy tales, retold, school for good and evil

sly, subversive, full of teeth, roshani chokshi, gilded wolves

fairy tales grow up, adam gidwitz, tale dark and grimm

brillant reinvention of tales we thought we knew, tahereh mafi, shatter me

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Gr 6 Up-An exhausted prince beset by a vampiric thief he comes to love; a merchant's "dutiful" daughter who secretly longs for freedom; a mermaid who begs a sea witch to make her human; a sea witch once rejected by the merking himself-these are just a few of the characters, familiar and yet new, that readers will meet in Chainani's latest title. Here, 12 well-known European tales are retold through a racially, ethnically, and sexually diverse lens for a modern audience. Stories tackle such issues as consent, racism, abuse, and neglect, yet all harken back to a central theme: love. This is not the love readers have come to expect from fairy tales, however; Chainani's yarns question every aspect of the classic happily ever after. Still, older readers who enjoy a well-crafted reimagining-and don't mind an ambiguous, occasionally depressing ending-are sure to devour this collection. Most characters present as BIPOC, and some are LGBTQ. VERDICT A brilliant, bloodthirsty fairy-tale collection that would better suit an older audience. Share with fans of compelling myth and folklore anthologies like A Thousand Beginnings and Endings or Daniel M. Lavery's The Merry Spinster. Recommended for YA and adult collections.-Kaitlin Frick, Darien Lib., CTα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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“Haunting, funny, suspenseful, sweet. Fresh and modern with plenty of plot twists. . . All readers will have something with which to identify. Iredale’s illustrations are gorgeous, bloody, and magical.”  — Horn Book (starred review)

“A brilliant, bloodthirsty fairy-tale collection. Twelve well-known tales are retold through a racially, ethnically, and sexually diverse lens for a modern audience.” — School Library Journal

"A volume that transports readers to a place where the lines between beastly natures and beautiful appearances can be difficult to discern. Expertly crafted . . . Chainani’s writing is raw in what it lays bare on the page, perfectly appropriate to revisiting these beloved, ubiquitous stories that may have left readers with naïve expectations or dissatisfied conclusions. For any lover of fairy tales who seeks alternative endings." — Kirkus Reviews

“Chainani takes 12 time-honored tales and overhauls their traditional tellings, adding an astonishing amount of depth and beauty in the process. Lush, transporting, and occasionally eerie, easily conjuring fantastical worlds. . . An intriguing and inclusive update for modern audiences.” — Booklist

“Terrifying, chilling, unexpected, and glorious. A must-read for any fairy tale devotee who wants to view classic stories through a new lens.” — Medium

Beasts and Beauty puts a fresh spin on everyone’s favorite fairytales. — Culturess

“Vigorous, chilling. Chainani is a terrific storyteller." — Wall Street Journal?

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins (September 21, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 006265263X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062652638
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 14 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.58 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1 x 9.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 470 ratings

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Soman Chainani’s debut series, THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD & EVIL, has sold more than 3.5 million copies, been translated into 32 languages across six continents, and has been adapted into a major motion picture from Netflix that debuted at #1 in over 80 countries at release.

His book of retold fairytales, BEASTS & BEAUTY, also debuted on the New York Times Bestseller List, his seventh book in a row to do so, and is slated to be a limited television series from Sony 3000, with Soman writing and executive producing. Together, his books have been on the New York Times Bestseller List for 44 weeks.

A graduate of Harvard University and Columbia University’s MFA Film Program, Soman has been nominated for the Waterstone Prize for Children’s Literature, been named to the Out100, and also received the Sun Valley Writer’s Fellowship.

His latest novel, RISE OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD & EVIL, kickstarts a new series under his EverNever World brand, to be continued in its sequel, FALL OF The SCHOOL FOR GOOD & EVIL, coming May 2023.

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This is a great fantasy book. All of your favorite Disney characters but in a scary version! I love how it is easy to picture the book and the charecters so easily!
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5.0 out of 5 stars BIRTHDAY GIFT FOR 13 YEAR OLD
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MY GRANDAUGHTER LOVED THIS BOOK AND WANTS TO READ MORE BOOKS BY THE SAME AUTHOR. THE BOOK IS A LITTLE SCARY SO I RECOMMEND THE BOOK FOR KIDS 13+.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Happy with my purchase
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I was amazed at how quickly it arrived. The packaging was secure, ensuring the book was in perfect condition and exactly as described. I’m very happy and excited with my purchase!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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This is a great fantasy book. All of your favorite Disney characters but in a scary version! I love how it is easy to picture the book and the charecters so easily!
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This is a great fantasy book. All of your favorite Disney characters but in a scary version! I love how it is easy to picture the book and the charecters so easily!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Bought for my daughter
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She read this in school and loved it, bought a copy for home.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it but not for preteens
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I loved the different takes on the classic tales that we've all heard and love. It was twisted and dark, but so good, and the message in some of them was great. That being said, I absolutely would not let my 12 year old read it. I would say this is more for the later teenage years, so young adult.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible take on fairytales
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2021
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Found this book very well-written and applicable to all age groups. It’s an interesting and creative take on stories from my childhood, and taking a step back to rethink those with this book has been a lot of fun. Highly recommend!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Okay
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2022
I didn't realize this was a collection of retellings. They were okay, same stories, different twists. Some were pretty good, others were meh. My two favorites were his version of Hansel and Gretal and Peter Pan. Peter Pan was more about Wendy and I loved that she fell for a Pirate but....hated that she was a cheater. No excuses for that, EVER. Don't get married if you're not in love with a person and them being boring and inattentive isn't an excuse. If you're not happy, leave, don't pretend. Also, still had a suckish ending but it was the most interesting story 👍
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elizabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in Canada on September 30, 2021
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Amazing story twist. Writer never disappoints
A bit gory but what good children take is not.
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Eugene
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2023
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Awesome thanks 👍
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Rosi
3.0 out of 5 stars Nada a ver
Reviewed in Brazil on January 6, 2024
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Não gostei mesmo rsrs não achei lógico independente de não ser a história original. Só li a primeira. Comprei o audible também é gostei como foi narrado, a voz da narradora.
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Spencer
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, book came ripped
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2024
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The book itself is really good however when I received the book the front cover was ripped on the edges.
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Georgina
3.0 out of 5 stars Great book but was faulty when delivered
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2022
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Great book to read but the book was delivered faulty and the spine is broken which is a shame
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