The Beast and the Blackberry

By Naseeba Alozaibi

The Beast and the Blackberry is a novel for young readers that explores a strange, miraculous world combining reality and myth. The book mainly focuses on the character of a beast and the physical and spiritual transformations between his huge, strong body and a blackberry plant. The focus turns to the relationship between the beast and the orphan child Salma, dealing with the love between them, which does its magic until he becomes a tree. His past is then revealed, including his suffering at the hands of humans and how his transformations played a role in healing his wounds and grief, bringing him back to a pure, benevolent truth.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1772312630
• ISBN13: 9781772312638
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Bookland Press Inc.
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.3" x 5.5"