Fearsome Giant, Fearless Child

Written by Paul Fleischman · Illustrated by Julie Paschkis

Part of the Worldwide Stories series

A child faces a giant, armed only with wit and bravery.

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40 pages· 594 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 590L

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where giants and witches loom large, a small child, often underestimated, must confront these fearsome foes. Drawing from diverse folklore, this tale weaves together the courage and cleverness of heroes like Jack, Tom Thumb, and Vasilisa. As cultures blend, the child’s journey unfolds, challenging the might of giants with nothing but wit and bravery. Will the smallest hero triumph against the odds? Discover a story where size is no measure of strength, and courage knows no bounds.

From the publisher

Drawing from African, Asian and European folklore Fearsome Giant, Fearless Child: A Worldwide Jack and the Beanstalk Story retells the classic fairy tale in a single narrative through multiple world cultures. The story of a child confronting a man-eating giant or witch is told the world over. These heroes go by many names and might be normal in size or no bigger than a thumb. Though they’re often scorned for being the youngest and smallest, they’re well-armed with cleverness and courage. In this companion to Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal, Newbery Medal winner Paul Fleischman and illustrator Julie Paschkis combine elements of this story from different traditions–Jack and the Beanstalk, Tom Thumb, Kihuo, Vasilisa–to create one narrative, one complete picture of a small boy’s triumph.

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