In Beauty or the Beast, renowned writer Anna Flora deconstructs gender stereotypes by telling the story of a girl who refuses to accept the traditional female role assigned to her. In this way, she dismantles the expected patterns of female behavior that “common sense” would expect. The book’s first-person narration shows how these conflicts affect its 10-year-old protagonist. Ana Flora, with humor and sensibility, prompts readers of all ages to question stereotypes and false values.