The Beast and the Bethany is the first book in a series by Jack Meggitt-Phillips. The second book, The Beast and the Bethany: Revenge of the Beast, follows Bethany and Ebenezer as they both attempt to become better people. However, given that Bethany is known for treating people badly and playing tricks, it is easier said than done. For example, people are unwilling to let her do volunteer work. Ebenezer is also having difficulty getting used to life without the beast’s potions.
《怪兽与贝瑟妮》是杰克.梅吉特-菲利普斯创作的系列作品的第一本书。第二本书《怪兽与贝瑟妮 2:失控的紫鹦鹉》讲述了贝瑟妮和艾比尼瑟都试图成为更好的人的故事。然而,有鉴于贝瑟妮以待人恶劣及爱恶作剧而闻名,这说起来容易做起来难。例如,人们不愿意让她去做志工。艾比尼瑟也很难适应没有怪兽药水的生活。
生活必备字词:
attempt vt. 试图(做)
given that... 有鉴于……
play a trick 恶作剧
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