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“Look at that. None of the pets wanted her,” Raza says, and she and Tessa giggle.

Suddenly the back door bursts open and a white unicorn with a purple mane comes galloping into the classroom, coming to a halt in front of AG. It neighs softly, its golden horn brushing against her cheek.

“Wow, aren’t you beautiful! Hello!” AG pets the unicorn gently. “We have to give you a name, don’t we?”

“No one has gotten a unicorn before!” Kayla marvels, as most of our classmates gather around to see the mystical creature. “It’s the perfect pet for a princess!”

“Nice job,” I tell AG, giving her a hug. I knew she could do it.

Everyone is gathered around AG, patting her on the back and marveling at her unicorn. Everyone, that is, except Tessa and Raza.

Happily Ever After Scrolls

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Meet the beauty who tamed the beast—FTRS’s new librarian!

by Coco Collette

Name: Beauty, or B to her close friends and family, is the book-loving maiden who stole Prince Sebastian’s heart and broke his nightmarish curse!

Occupation: Helping her husband run a kingdom is a full-time job, as is being a mother to eleven-year-old daughter, Allison Grace. It was during her years spent homeschooling Allison Grace that she realized she had a talent she could use to help others. “I don’t just love books. I need them the way some people need air,” Beauty says with a laugh. “I want to pass that love on to others and share my knowledge of our private library with lots of children. When Princess Ella approached me about running Fairy Tale Reform School’s new library, I knew it was the perfect place for me and our family.”

Hobbies: Like her husband, travel is high on her list (“I love any chance to explore someplace new.”) and books of course! FTRS’s library, which Beauty curated from her own private collection, has some rather unique tomes. Rumor has it books come alive! Beauty was mum on the subject, saying only, “I’ve always believed books were magical.”

Strengths: Beauty prides herself on being a great listener. She also knows how to calm the moody Prince Sebastian and the secret to helping tame his beastly side. “We recently both took up yoga, and it’s helped us a lot.”

Weaknesses: “I hate when someone is small-minded,” she says, blushing. “People should always be open to new perspectives and experiences.”

Check back soon for more coverage on Fairy Tale Reform School!

CHAPTER 6

Lost in the Library

My boots echo on the cobblestone floors as I trudge to the library. I hear a loud cheer coming from the FTRS fields where a rugby match is going on. Pretty much the whole school is there, so I’ll have the library to myself, which is just what I want. It’s time I find a book on You-Know-Who and figure out what he might be planning.

I walk quickly past two elves hanging precariously off a floating ladder. They’re trying to get a mirror hung on the wall. It begins to glow bright purple as they try to center it.

“Gilly? Oh good, there you are!” Miri says.

I stop short. Does she somehow know what I’m up to? Can she hear thoughts now too?

“Just off to the library to work on a paper for Prince Sebastian,” I cheerfully fudge.

“You have ignored two notices to bring your spare uniform to the seamstress to be updated with the new school crest. One more reminder, and I’ll have to sentence you to detention.” She tsks. “Shall I put you down for tomorrow at ten a.m.?” Miri asks brightly. “Since you’ll be at school this weekend while your friends are allowed to leave?”

I ball up my fists. After one week of classes, Prince Sebastian decided Jax, Maxine, and Ollie were the first three students worthy of getting to go home for the weekend. Their weekend pass scrolls came this morning, glowing bright with the words:

Great job! Enjoy a weekend at home! 6:00 p.m. pickup!

Kayla and Jocelyn are still here, but I doubt I’ll see Jocelyn. (“Not having to deal with all of you for a weekend is vacation enough for me,” she said.) “I guess so,” I tell Miri.

“Great! Don’t forget!”

Her mirror goes as dark as my mood. I stomp to the library double doors and give them a tug, but they won’t budge. I pull harder and still nothing. I give them one more yank, and boom! The doors fly open with Prince Sebastian and AG behind them.

“Hi, Gilly!” AG says. I freeze. “I was just telling Father how you gave me my nickname! And how you helped me pick out my unicorn. I named her Butterscotch because it’s my favorite ice cream flavor. Isn’t that a lovely name?”