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Synopsis
Expanded Books proudly presents the winners of the Teen Book Video Awards! Top student filmmakers showcase their talent with video spots for hot titles. Congratulations to Katie Koskenmaki, who won for A great and terrible beauty.
Is A Great and Terrible Beauty appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This Victorian-era fantasy follows a girl at a British boarding school who discovers magical powers after her mother's death. Contains supernatural elements, death themes, moderate violence, and exploration of darker Victorian attitudes toward women and mental illness.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death of parent, grief, and mental illness (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the mysterious magical realm, boarding school setting, and a heroine discovering her own power while navigating Victorian society and female friendship.