About the book
With a new Beauty and the Beast movie hitting theaters in spring 2017, its time to catch up on all things Beastly. Find out what it was like for the beast in Alex Flinns contemporary retelling of the classic tale.
I am a beast.
A beast. Not quite wolf or bear, gorilla or dog but a horrible new creature who walks uprighta creature with fangs and claws and hair springing from every pore. I am a monster.
You think I'm talking fairy tales? No way. The place is New York City. The time is now. It's no deformity, no disease. And I'll stay this way foreverruinedunless I can break the spell.
Yes, the spell, the one the witch in my English class cast on me. Why did she turn me into a beast who hides by day and prowls by night? I'll tell you. I'll tell you how I used to be Kyle Kingsbury, the guy you wished you were, with money, perfect looks, and the perfect life. And then, I'll tell you how I became perfectly . . . beastly.
Editions of Beastly
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780061998669
- EBook
- ISBN 9780061972539
Read an Excerpt
With a new Beauty and the Beast movie hitting theaters in spring 2017, its time to catch up on all things Beastly. Find out what it was like for the beast in Alex Flinns contemporary retelling of the classic tale.
I am a beast.
A beast. Not quite wolf or bear, gorilla or dog but a horrible new creature who walks uprighta creature with fangs and claws and hair springing from every pore. I am a monster.
You think I'm talking fairy tales? No way. The place is New York City. The time is now. It's no deformity, no disease. And I'll stay this way foreverruinedunless I can break the spell.
Yes, the spell, the one the witch in my English class cast on me. Why did she turn me into a beast who hides by day and prowls by night? I'll tell you. I'll tell you how I used to be Kyle Kingsbury, the guy you wished you were, with money, perfect looks, and the perfect life. And then, I'll tell you how I became perfectly . . . beastly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beastly about?
With a new Beauty and the Beast movie hitting theaters in spring 2017, its time to catch up on all things Beastly. Find out what it was like for the beast in Alex Flinns contemporary retelling of the classic tale.
I am a beast.
A beast. Not quite wolf or bear, gorilla or dog but a horrible new creature who walks uprighta creature with fangs and claws and hair springing from every pore. I am a monster.
You think I'm talking fairy tales? No way. The place is New York City. The time is now. It's no deformity, no disease. And I'll stay this way foreverruinedunless I can break the spell.
Yes, the spell, the one the witch in my English class cast on me. Why did she turn me into a beast who hides by day and prowls by night? I'll tell you. I'll tell you how I used to be Kyle Kingsbury, the guy you wished you were, with money, perfect looks, and the perfect life. And then, I'll tell you how I became perfectly . . . beastly.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Beastly?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Contemporary and urban fantasy
Where can I read a sample of Beastly?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780061998669
Is Beastly part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Kendra Chronicles
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Beastly?
Alex Flinn
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Beastly is available as paperback(ISBN 9780061998669) and ebook(ISBN 9780061972539)
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