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The Beast and the Bethany
by Jack Meggitt-Phillips
The Beast and the Bethany is a sweet story about a naughty child and the redemption of an old man. It speaks to themes of greed and friendship. We follow a 511 year old man named Ebenezer who has a beast residing on the top floor of his mansion. The beast grants Ebenezer's wishes in exchange for food. He has eclectic palette and demands exotic beings to eat. When the beast demands to try a child, Ebenezer goes looking for the naughtiest child that he can find. That is how he meets Bethany. But soon Ebenezer learns that there are many sides to a child and naughtiness hides many deep feelings.
Overall, this was an engaging story. It was funny, at times silly, and I bet my 10 year old brother would like it very much. It has illustrations that add to the story well! Personally for me, the plot was predictable. This book has a lighter tone than many other Middle Grade books that I have read. For a 511 year old, I did not find Ebenezer wise. But I guess his obsessions with youth has something to do with that.
Many thanks to the publisher for providing a review copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, part of WriteReads blog tour. Full review and reading experience coming September 13.
Overall, this was an engaging story. It was funny, at times silly, and I bet my 10 year old brother would like it very much. It has illustrations that add to the story well! Personally for me, the plot was predictable. This book has a lighter tone than many other Middle Grade books that I have read. For a 511 year old, I did not find Ebenezer wise. But I guess his obsessions with youth has something to do with that.
Many thanks to the publisher for providing a review copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, part of WriteReads blog tour. Full review and reading experience coming September 13.