Beauty and the Beast, the Only One Who Didn’t Run Away (Twice Upon a Time #3)

About this book

When you're stuck with the name Beauty, people expect a lot from you, like beauty and grace and a sense of style. But what if 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 all you like to do is play the bagpipes (badly), study the stars, and try to figure out how to make worms live forever?

When Beauty's life turns upside down and she's forced to head out into the world, she has to figure out just who she wants to be. And when Prince Riley suddenly grows fur, and nails as sharp as sticks, he has to learn that even a beast's appearance can be deceiving.

Journey back to the days when fairy tales were true with this fun and fresh spin on a timeless tale!

Reviews

Praise for 11 Birthdays:

* "A fresh twist on the familiar themes of middle-grade family and school dynamics."
-- Booklist, starred review

* "Girls will relate to Amanda's insecurities, and the confidence and insight she gains will resonate."
-- Publishers Weekly, starred review

Praise for Finally:

"Finally is a treat -- a delicious story about fitting in, falling down, and growing up. Wendy Mass has done it again!"
-- Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal winner of When You Reach Me

"Finally will have readers laughing, nodding in agreement, and sighing in sympathy."
-- TeensReadToo.com

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

"Philosophical and wryly humorous, this magical tale will satisfy both fans and new readers alike."
-- Kirkus Reviews