Beholding Bee

Kimberly Newton Fusco

Feb 2013 · Sold by Knopf Books for Young Readers

About this ebook

“Fans of Kate DiCamillo, Jennifer Holm, and Polly Horvath will find this an enjoyable and engrossing read.” —School Library Journal
 
Bee is an orphan who lives with a carnival and sleeps in the back of a truck. Every day she endures taunts for the birthmark on her face, though she prefers to think of it as a precious diamond.
 
Then one day a scruffy dog shows up, as unwanted as she, and Bee realizes she must find a home for them both. She discovers a cozy house with gingerbread trim that reminds her of frosting, where two mysterious women, Mrs. Swift and Mrs. Potter, take her in. Whoever these women are, they matter. They matter to Bee. And they are helping Bee realize that she, too, matters to the world—if only she will let herself be a part of it.

Ratings and reviews

I thought this book was fantastic. Don't let the length of the chapters concern you. Just keep reading. Bee will draw you into her life and she will settle in your heart. We could all take a lesson from her outlook on life. Beautiful concepts. Thank you Ms. Fusco for sharing with us.

I read the actual book it's really good I am also doing a skit for school it is fun

I really love this book..

About the author

Kimberly Newton Fusco is the author of two other novels, Tending to Grace and The Wonder of Charlie Anne, both of which garnered many accolades, and of the upcoming Me and Gloaty Gus. Before becoming a novelist, she was an award-winning reporter and editor for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Ms. Fusco lives in Foster, Rhode Island, with her family. Learn more at kimberlynewtonfusco.com.