Jack and the Beanstalk
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1975 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Jack and the Beanstalk

Written and illustrated by Paul Galdone

Part of the Folk Tale Classics series

A boy climbs a beanstalk to face a giant in a magical world.

3.3 Goodreads · 236 ratings
40 pages· 559 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~670L
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Bookroo's summary

Jack trades a cow for a mysterious bean, sparking an adventure up a towering beanstalk. At its peak, he encounters a fearsome giant. Will Jack outwit the giant and uncover the secrets above the clouds? Discover a world where courage and cleverness are key.

From the publisher

Young readers are sure to delight in Galdone’s version of this classic story, and the lively illustrations and rhythmic storytelling make it perfect for reading aloud with little ones. With a gorgeous cover in keeping with the rest of the Folk Tale Classics series, the story of Jack and his magic bean has never been more irresistible.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
559
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~670L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
29238
Publication
Published
September 24, 2013
First published
May 19, 1975
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780544066656

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