Beholding Bee
Beholding Bee by Kimberly Newton Fusco, published by Alfred A. Knopf on February 12, 2013, is a poignant narrative that follows the life of Bee, an orphan living with a carnival. Sleeping in the back of a tractor trailer, Bee faces daily taunts about the birthmark on her face, which her cherished caretaker, Pauline, affectionately calls a precious diamond. When Pauline is taken away to work for another carnival, Bee feels lost and alone, prompting her to embark on a journey to find a home for herself and a scruffy dog that appears at her side.
In this edition, readers will discover Bee’s quest for belonging and self-worth as she encounters two enigmatic women, Mrs. Swift and Mrs. Potter, who take her in despite their peculiar circumstances. The story explores themes of family, social issues, and self-esteem, highlighting the importance of community and connection. As Bee navigates her new life, she learns to recognize her own value and the significance of those who care for her, even when they remain unseen by others. This 329-page novel, written in English, delves into the complexities of isolation and the transformative power of love and support.
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Bee is an orphan who lives with a carnival and sleeps in the back of a tractor trailer. Every day she endures taunts for the birthmark on her face—though her beloved Pauline, the only person who has ever cared for her, tells her it is a precious diamond. When Pauline is sent to work for another carnival, Bee is lost.
Then a scruffy dog shows up, as unwanted as she, and Bee realizes that she must find a home for them both. She runs off to a house with gingerbread trim that reminds her of frosting. There two mysterious women, Mrs. Swift and Mrs. Potter, take her in. They clothe her, though their clothes are strangely out of date. They feed her, though there is nothing in their house to eat. They help her go to school, though they won’t enter the building themselves. And, strangely, only Bee seems able to see them.
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.
This tender novel beautifully captures the pain of isolation, the healing power of community, and the strength of the human spirit.
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