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Maleficent: The Novel

This saga delves into the dark origins of one of cinema's most iconic villains, reimagining classic fairy tale events from her unique perspective. It offers a compelling exploration of betrayal, magic, and the complex motivations that transform a benevolent fairy into a figure of legend. Readers are invited into a visually rich narrative that questions traditional notions of good and evil, revealing a story of heartbreak and unexpected redemption.

Maleficent

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  1. Maleficent

    • 272 pages
    • 10 hours of reading

    A deluxe novelization of the Walt Disney Studios film Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie. This visually dazzling live action film explores the origins of one of the most iconic Disney villains: Maleficent, the infamous fairy who curses Princess Aurora in Disney's animated classic Sleeping Beauty. This "origin" story is told from Maleficent's perspective, intersecting with the classic in both familiar and unexpected ways. The movie stars Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie as Maleficent, and is directed by two-time Oscar-winning production designer Robert Stromberg (Avatar, Alice in Wonderland). The film co-stars Elle Fanning (Super 8) as the Princess Aurora, and features Sharlto Copley (District 9), Imelda Staunton (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix), and Juno Temple (Atonement).

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