Jim and the Beanstalk
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1970 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

Jim and the Beanstalk

Written by Raymond Briggs

A second journey up the beanstalk reveals unexpected surprises.

3.8 Goodreads · 505 ratings
48 pages· 1,053 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· 560L
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Jim finds a beanstalk outside his window and climbs it, discovering a castle and a lonely giant. As he navigates this magical world, will he find friendship or danger? This whimsical twist on a classic tale invites readers to imagine what happens when a new adventurer takes the journey.

From the publisher

What if Jack wasn’t the only one to climb the beanstalk? Raymond Briggs brings a new generation to an old tale with humor, math, and imagination. After discovering a beanstalk growing outside of his window one morning, Jim decides to do what any person in a similar situation would do–he climbs it. At the top he finds the unexpected: a castle and a giant in need of a friend. Children and adults alike will enjoy this fresh take on a classic story. “In what could be called a sure read to success, Raymond Briggs projects a proven favorite into the new generation . . . It is a gigantic delight.”–The New York Times “A look at what might have happened if there had been a second trip up the beanstalk . . . Magical.”–Publishers Weekly “A sprightly sequel . . . Silly and engaging with humorous illustrations.”–The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Words
1,053
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
560L
Themes & topics
Books about giantsBooks about kindnessBooks about climbingBooks about problem solvingBooks about transformation
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
23619
Publication
Published
August 25, 1997
First published
January 1, 1970
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780698115774

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