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Lazy Jack

By Tony Ross

Lazy Jack’s muddled jobs lead to a princess who has forgotten how to laugh—can he help her?

funny playful absurd traditional

Genres

Humour Fairy Tales

What is Lazy Jack about?

Lazy Jack would rather do nothing than work, but his mother finally sends him out to earn his keep. Each job brings a strange reward: a coin, a jug of milk, a cat and even a donkey. Unfortunately, Jack follows his mother’s advice far too literally, creating one ridiculous mishap after another. Yet his muddled journey leads him to a sad princess who has forgotten how to laugh. Can Lazy Jack’s silly behaviour bring happiness—and perhaps change his life forever?

About the author

Tony Ross is a brilliant British author and illustrator, best known for creating the popular Little Princess books. His funny stories and lively drawings have made children all over the world smile. Tony’s books are full of imagination and adventure, making reading lots of fun for everyone who picks them up.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2002

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