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Beautiful Creatures: The Manga

Beautiful Creatures: The Manga

Published in
2013
4.03
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Description

The world of Beautiful Creatures comes to life in this stunning graphic novel adaptation of the bestselling love story.Is falling in love the beginning . . . Or the end?In Ethan Wate's hometown there lies the darkest of secrets . . .There is a girl. Slowly, she pulled the hood from her head. Green eyes, black hair. Lena Duchannes.There is a curse. On the Sixteenth Moon, the Sixteenth Year, the Book will take what it's been promised. And no one can stop it.In the end, there is a grave. Lena and Ethan become bound together by a deep, powerful love. But Lena is cursed and on her sixteenth birthday, her fate will be decided.Ethan never even saw it coming.* Don't miss the Warner Brothers and Alcon Entertainment blockbuster movie of Beautiful Creatures directed by Richard LaGravenese (P.S. I Love You) and featuring an all star cast including Emma Thompson, Jeremy Irons, Viola Davies and hot young Hollywood talent Alice Englert, Alden Ehrenreich and Emmy Rossum. Praise for Beautiful Creatures:'This novel has been generating Twilight-level buzz.' - Teen Vogue About the authors:@kamigarciais a superstitious American southerner who can make biscuits by hand and pies from scratch! She attended George Washington University and is a teacher and reading specialist. She lives in Los Angeles, California with her family.@mstohlhas written and designed many successful video games, which is why her two beagles are named Zelda and Kirby. She has degrees from Yale and Stanford Universities in the US and has also studied in the prestigious creative writing department at UEA, Norwich. She lives in Santa Monica, California with her family.www.beautifulcreaturesthebook.comAlso available in the series: Beautiful Darkness, Beautiful Chaos and Beautiful Redemption.
Age
12-13
Text complexity
beginner
Length
240 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Visual Appeal: The manga adaptation of 'Beautiful Creatures' offers a visually stunning experience, with Cassandra Jean's artwork bringing the story's gothic atmosphere and supernatural elements to life in a way that words alone cannot.
  • New Perspective: Even if you've read the original 'Beautiful Creatures' novel, the manga provides a fresh perspective on the story. The visual medium can offer new insights into characters and settings, and may highlight moments in a different light.
  • Quick Read: Manga is often a faster read than traditional novels due to the visual nature of the storytelling. This makes 'Beautiful Creatures: The Manga' a great option for those who want to enjoy the narrative in a more concise format.
  • Accessibility: For readers who might be intimidated by the length of the original book or who prefer visual storytelling, the manga adaptation is an accessible way to experience the enchanting world and story created by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl.