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Belle

Cameron Dokey (2008)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesOnce Upon a Time #
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.7

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Hero archetypes

Beast / Cursed Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Belle is convinced she has the wrong name, as she lacks her sisters' awe-inspiring beauty. So she withdraws from society, devoting her time to wood carving. Secretly, Belle longs to find the fabled Heartwood Tree. If carved by the right hands, the Heartwood will reveal the face of one's true love. During a fierce storm, Belle's father stumbles upon the mysterious Heartwood -- and encounters a terrifying and lonely Beast. Now Belle must carve the Heartwood to save her father, and learn to see not with the eyes of her mind, but with the eyes of her heart.

Tags

Fairy TaleRomanceComing of Age