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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000
Kate and the Beanstalk
Written by Mary Pope Osborne · Illustrated by Giselle Potter
A clever heroine faces a giant's wrath in a magical twist on a classic tale.
3.8 Goodreads · 535 ratings
40 pages· AD580L
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Bookroo's summary
In a whimsical retelling of a classic fairy tale, Kate, a daring and clever heroine, must outwit a fearsome giant who threatens her world. As the giant's ominous chant echoes, Kate's courage and wit are put to the test. Can she outsmart the greedy giant and save the day? This enchanting adventure promises unexpected twists and a heroine who defies the odds, leaving readers cheering for her every step of the way.
From the publisher
Mary Pope Osborne and Giselle Potter’s funny, magical retelling of a favorite fairy tale featuring Kate, a new and inspiring heroine. Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum’un, I smell the blood of an Englishwoman. Be she alive or be she dead, I’ll grind her bones to make my bread. Readers will cheer on the resourceful, gutsy Kate as she outsmarts the famously greedy giant.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD580L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.6
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 44754
Publication
- Published
- October 1, 2000
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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