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The Beast and the Bethany

By Jack Meggitt-Phillips

Adjectives

witty macabre adventurous heartwarming

Genres

Fantasy Humour Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Ebenezer Tweezer, a 511-year-old man, maintains his youth by feeding a mysterious beast in his attic. When the beast demands a child as its next meal, Ebenezer selects Bethany, a mischievous orphan. However, Bethany's spirited nature challenges Ebenezer's plans, leading to unexpected twists in this darkly humorous tale.

About the author

Jack Meggitt-Phillips is a British author best known for writing the funny and spooky series ‘The Beast and the Bethany’. He loves telling stories full of adventure, clever twists, and a big helping of humour. Jack enjoys making children laugh and hopes his books inspire everyone to use their imagination and have fun reading.

Pages

244 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2020

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