Bella and her family live on a sprawling ranch outside of town, along the Los Angeles River.But when tragedy strikes, she closes her heart to the world.A traveling magician thinks this makes her beastly and with a wave of his hand, he transforms her into a beast.Will she be able to break the spell? Find out in this new spin on the classic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast.Featuring diverse characters and a historical setting, this hi-lo book is sure to enchant readers.