The Beast Within (Villains, Book 2): A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781423159124)

A cursed prince sits alone in a secluded castle.
Few have seen him, but those who claim they have say his hair is wild and nails are sharp--like a beast's! But how did this prince, once jovial and beloved by the people, come to be a reclusive and bitter monster? And is it possible that he can ever find true love and break the curse that has been placed upon him?
Enjoy Serena Valentino's entire Villain's series.

• Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen (Book 1)
• The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Book 2)
• Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch (Book 3)
• Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy (Book 4)
• Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch (Book 5)
• The Odd Sisters: A Villains Novel (Book 6)
• Evil Thing (Book 7)

Author: Serena Valentino
ISBN-10: 1423159128
ISBN-13: 9781423159124
Publisher: Disney Press
Language: English
Published: 07/22/2014
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 7.10h x 5.80w x 0.90d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.8
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 173618 / Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 06/01/2014 pg. 110
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2014
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2014 pg. 602
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2014 - Recommended - Better Than Most

About the Author
Serena Valentino has been weaving tales that combine mythos and guile for the past decade. She has earned critical acclaim in both the comic and horror domains, where she is known for her unique style of storytelling, bringing her readers into exquisitely frightening worlds filled with terror, beauty, and extraordinary protagonists. The books in her best-selling Villains series are best enjoyed when read in the following order: Fairest of All, The Beast Within, Poor Unfortunate Soul, Mistress of All Evil.