Rose and The Beast

Fairy Tales Retold

By Francesca Lia Block | Publisher: HarperCollins

About the book

With language that is both lyrical and distinctly her own, Francesca Lia Block turns nine fairy tales inside out.

Escaping the poisoned apple, Snow frees herself from possession to find the truth of love in an unexpected place.

A club girl from L.A., awakening from a long sleep to the memories of her past, finally finds release from its curse.

And Beauty learns that Beasts can understand more than men.

Within these singular, timeless landscapes, the brutal and the magical collide, and the heroine triumphs because of the strength she finds in a pen, a paintbrush, a lover, a friend, a mother, and finally, in herself.

Editions of Rose and The Beast

Paperback
ISBN 9780064407458
EBook
ISBN 9780061757037

Read an Excerpt

With language that is both lyrical and distinctly her own, Francesca Lia Block turns nine fairy tales inside out.

Escaping the poisoned apple, Snow frees herself from possession to find the truth of love in an unexpected place.

A club girl from L.A., awakening from a long sleep to the memories of her past, finally finds release from its curse.

And Beauty learns that Beasts can understand more than men.

Within these singular, timeless landscapes, the brutal and the magical collide, and the heroine triumphs because of the strength she finds in a pen, a paintbrush, a lover, a friend, a mother, and finally, in herself.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rose and The Beast about?

With language that is both lyrical and distinctly her own, Francesca Lia Block turns nine fairy tales inside out.

Escaping the poisoned apple, Snow frees herself from possession to find the truth of love in an unexpected place.

A club girl from L.A., awakening from a long sleep to the memories of her past, finally finds release from its curse.

And Beauty learns that Beasts can understand more than men.

Within these singular, timeless landscapes, the brutal and the magical collide, and the heroine triumphs because of the strength she finds in a pen, a paintbrush, a lover, a friend, a mother, and finally, in herself.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Rose and The Beast?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals > Children’s / Teenage: Anthologies

Where can I read a sample of Rose and The Beast?

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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Rose and The Beast?

Francesca Lia Block

Who is the Publisher of the book Rose and The Beast?

HarperCollins

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Rose and The Beast is available as paperback(ISBN 9780064407458) and ebook(ISBN 9780061757037)

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