Beast

Beast

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
A Rainbow Book List selection

A witty, wise, and heart-wrenching reimagining ofÂ Beauty and the Beast that will appeal to fans of Rainbow Rowell and David Levithan.
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Tall, meaty, muscle-bound, and hairier than most throw rugs, Dylan doesnâ€™t look like your average fifteen-year-old, so, naturally, high school has not been kind to him. To make matters worse, on the day his school bans hats (his preferred camouflage), Dylan goes up on his roof only to fall and wake up in the hospital with a broken legâ€”and a mandate to attend group therapy for self-harmers.Â
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Dylan vows to say nothing and zones out at therapyâ€”until he meets Jamie. Sheâ€™s funny, smart, and so stunning, even his womanizing best friend, JP, would be jealous. Sheâ€™s also the first person to ever call Dylan out on his self-pitying and superficiality.
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As Jamieâ€™s humanity and wisdom begin to rub off on Dylan, they become more than just friends. But there is something Dylan doesnâ€™t know about Jamie, something she shared with the group the day he wasnâ€™t listening. Something that shouldnâ€™t change a thing. She is who sheâ€™s always beenâ€”an amazing photographer and devoted friend, who also happens to be transgender. But will Dylan see it that way?

Praise for Beast:
"Writing smartly in Dylanâ€™s voice, Spangler artfully represents both main characters: the boy who feels like a freak and the witty, imperfect, wise trans girl he loves. Very lightly borrowing on the classic fairy tale, she allows them to fail and succeed without resorting to paper villains or violent plot points to manipulate compassion. A believable and beautiful human story.â€ â€”Kirkus Reviews, Starred review

"Spanglerâ€™s captivating portrayals of Dylan and Jamie offer piercing insight into the long, painful battle to shatter stereotypes in order to win dignity, love, and acceptance.â€ â€”Publishers Weekly, Starred review
Country USA
Brand Knopf
Manufacturer Knopf Books for Young Readers
Binding Hardcover
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2016-10-11
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781101937167

Country	USA
Brand	Knopf
Manufacturer	Knopf Books for Young Readers
Binding	Hardcover
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2016-10-11
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781101937167

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