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Jack and the Beanstalk

By David Anstey

Adjectives

adventurous imaginative classic engaging

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Fairy Tales

Synopsis

Jack, a young boy living with his widowed mother, trades their only cow for magic beans. Overnight, a towering beanstalk grows, leading Jack to a giant's castle in the clouds. There, he encounters a fearsome giant and his wife. Jack cleverly steals treasures from the giant, including a hen that lays golden eggs and a magical harp. When the giant pursues him, Jack chops down the beanstalk, causing the giant to fall to his death. Jack and his mother live happily ever after with their newfound wealth.

About the author

David Anstey is a talented author and illustrator who has brought many wonderful stories and funny pictures to life. He is known for his playful artwork in books like 'Mr. Pod and Mr. Picallili' and 'Giant Alexander'. David enjoys making children laugh and helping them discover the joy of reading through his creative stories and drawings.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

1995

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