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Jack and the Incredibly Mean Stalk

By Gemma Cary

Adjectives

quirky heartwarming imaginative

Genres

Fairy Tales Humour Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Jack, a curious boy who believes in magic, trades his family's television for mysterious beans. When his mum angrily tosses them out, a colossal stalk erupts, leading Jack on an unexpected adventure. Along the way, he encounters a lonely giant, parachutes made from pants, and learns valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, and happiness.

About the author

Gemma Cary is a talented author who loves writing stories for children. She has written many exciting books, including ‘The Great Fairy Tale Disaster’ and ‘The Great Nursery Rhyme Disaster’. Gemma enjoys creating fun adventures that help young readers discover the joy of books and spark their imaginations.

Pages

8 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2014

Community rating

Average score: 4.67

From 6 readers

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