Jack: The (Fairly) True Tale of Jack and the Beanstalk
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Jack: The (Fairly) True Tale of Jack and the Beanstalk by Liesl Shurtliff
Fairy tale fans will give a GIANT cheer for this funny retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk from the New York Times Bestselling author of Rump and Red All his life, Jack has longed for an adventure, so when giants turn up in the neighbor's cabbage patch, he is thrilled Soon Jack is chasing them to a land beyond the clouds, with his little sister, Annabella, in tow. The kingdom of giants is full of super-sized fun: puddings to swim in, spoons to use as catapults, monster toads to carry off pesky little sisters. . . .But Jack and Annabella are on a mission. The king of the giants has taken something that belongs to them, and they'll do anything--even dive into a smelly tureen of green bean soup--to get it back. Liesl Shurtliff has the uncanny ability to make magical worlds feel utterly real, and the best part is: you don't even need a beanstalk to visit them. --Tim Federle, author of Better Nate than Ever
A delightful story of family, perseverance, and courage. --Booklist
Liesl Shurtliff was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she spent many lovely days and nights in the woods. She has never encountered a wolf, for better or worse. Liesl earned a bachelor's degree in music, dance, and theater from Brigham Young University before becoming a writer. Rump: The Real Tale of Rumpelstiltskin was named to over twenty state award lists, won an IRA Children's Book Award, and received a starred Kirkus review, pronouncing it as good as gold. Jack: The Real Tale of Jack and the Beanstalk, her second book, was likewise a smash with critics and children.
She and her family now reside in Chicago, where she continues to write fairy stories. Visit LieslShurtliff.com or follow her on Twitter at @LieslShurtliff.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780385755825 |
| ISBN 10 | 0385755821 |
| Title | Jack: The (Fairly) True Tale of Jack and the Beanstalk |
| Author | Liesl Shurtliff |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2016-01-05 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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