The first part of "The Witch and the Beast" introduces the readers to a dark and mysterious world filled with magic and danger. The story revolves around two central characters, Eve, a powerful witch with a troubled past, and Bela, a violent and feared beast. The author begins by describing the setting, a village cursed by a powerful witch long ago. The villagers live in constant fear as they believe the curse is responsible for the brutal attacks by the beasts that haunt the surrounding forests. In this grim atmosphere, Eve, the last surviving witch, resides alone in a secluded cottage. Next, the author delves into Eve's backstory, revealing her tragic childhood and the events that led to her becoming a witch.
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Elle is the New York Times bestselling author of the YA novel Wings of Ebony and an advocate for marginalized voices in both publishing and her community. In her spare time you ll find her volunteering at an alternative school, providing feedback for aspiring writers, loving on her three littles, or cooking up some dish true to her Texas and Louisiana roots.
Next, the author delves into Eve's backstory, revealing her tragic childhood and the events that led to her becoming a witch. Through her experiences, the readers learn about the complex nature of witchcraft and the immense power it wields. Meanwhile, Bela, the beast, is introduced as a fearsome creature lurking in the forest.
A Taste of Magic
NYT bestseller J. Elle makes her MG debut in the delightful story of a girl who bakes up a plan to save her inner-city magic school.
Twelve-year-old Kyana has just discovered she’s a witch! This means classes every Saturday at Park Row Magic Academy, a learning center hidden in the back of the local beauty shop, and Kyana can’t wait to learn spells to help out at home. The only downside is having to keep her magic a secret from her BFF, Nae. But when the magic school loses funding, the students must pay huge fees at the fancy school across town or lose their magic! Determined to help, Kyana enters a baking contest with a big cash prize. Will she be able to keep up her grades while preparing for the competition and without revealing her magic? What about when a taste of magic works its way into her cupcakes?
Exciting up-and-coming author J. Elle combines the perfect balance of real-world issues and magical mishaps to create real magic.
About the Author
J. Elle is the New York Times bestselling author of the YA novel Wings of Ebony and an advocate for marginalized voices in both publishing and her community. Born in Houston, Texas, Jess has a Bachelor of Journalism and Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Human Development. Her passion for empowering youth dates back before writing to her first career in education. She’s worked as a preschool director, middle school teacher, and high school creative writing mentor. In her spare time you’ll find her volunteering at an alternative school, providing feedback for aspiring writers, loving on her three littles, or cooking up some dish true to her Texas and Louisiana roots. authorjelle.com
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Length: 304 pages
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Publication Date: August 30, 2022
As Kyana’s plan to save her magic school begins to unravel, she has a choice between trying to get her rescue mission back on track alone, or reaching out to her new magic community and asking for help. I loved the way this became a story about community and the way a group offers so much more than an individual in terms of problem-solving ability.
The villagers fear and despise him, and many believe he is responsible for the curse and the attacks. However, it becomes apparent that Bela is much more than a mindless monster. He possesses intelligence and hidden depths that serve to pique the readers' curiosity. As the story progresses, Eve's and Bela's paths intersect, setting the stage for their unlikely and potentially dangerous alliance. Both characters are torn between their own desires for revenge and redemption, and their journey together promises to reveal the depths of their inner struggles. Throughout the first part of the story, the author sets the tone and atmosphere of the dark fantasy world, capturing the readers' attention with intriguing characters and a complex web of relationships. The stage is set for an engaging and thrilling tale of magic, revenge, and redemption..
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