Jack and the Beanstink

Book #2 in the Stinky's Stories series

A giant's basketball skills may be his ticket home. Can he make the winning shot?

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96 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Stranded far from home, Hubert the giant must use his towering skills on the basketball court. Joining the Droolville Dribblers, he faces a new challenge: can he make the buzzer-beating shot that might lead him back home? With golden eggs and a billionaire Jack in the past, Hubert's future hangs in the balance. Will his giant leap into sports bring him the victory he needs? Discover the unexpected twists in this hilarious tale where fairy tale meets sports adventure, perfect for young readers who love a good laugh.

From the publisher

Fee, fi, fo, FUN!It’s story time again at Hickleberry Elementary with Stinky the stuffed skunk–and this time the class is reading the classic Jack and the Beanstalk! Everyone knows the story ends with the giant falling from the sky, but only Stinky knows what happened next! Jack went on to sell all those golden eggs and become a billionaire, while Hubert the giant wound up stranded on the ground, far from home.With no one to help him and nowhere to turn, Hubert has no choice but to put his giant skills to work where they’re valued the most–on the basketball court! He joins the Droolville Dribblers, but will Hubert sink the buzzer beater and find his way home? This second stinky story is the first-ever chapter book series from beloved New York Times bestselling authors Chris and J. J. Grabenstein, filled with page after page of hilarious illustrations by acclaimed artist Alex Patrick. Stinky’s Stories is the perfect series for young, reluctant, and emergent readers–or any kid who just loves to laugh.

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