Beauty
by:
Hubert (author)
Karl Kerschl (illustrator)
When the repulsively ugly Coddie unintentionally saves a fairy from a spell, she does not understand the poisonous nature of the wish granted her by the fairy. The village folk no longer see her as repulsive and stinking of fish—they now perceive her as magnetically beautiful—which does not help...
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When the repulsively ugly Coddie unintentionally saves a fairy from a spell, she does not understand the poisonous nature of the wish granted her by the fairy. The village folk no longer see her as repulsive and stinking of fish—they now perceive her as magnetically beautiful—which does not help her in her village. A young local lord saves her, but it soon becomes apparent that Coddie’s destiny may be far greater than anyone ever imagined. Caustic and flamboyant, this fairy tale offers grownups an engrossing take on the nature of beauty.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781561638949 (1561638943)
Publish date: 2014-10-01
Publisher: NBM Publishing
Pages no: 144
Edition language: English
Beauty is a fairy tale in the Grimm style. Coddie, an ugly (was she really that ugly, I didn't think so) girl bemoans her life de-scaling fish and being pushed and bullied by pretty much everyone in the village where she lives. When she sheds an understanding tear on a toad the 'ugly' animal is t...
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