Jack: The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk by Liesl Shurtliff

Jack: The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk

(Fairly) True Tales

Liesl Shurtliff

304 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 162 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 71%
lighthearted 57%
emotional 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
reflective 14%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 14%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.8

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