Like every time I've ever read or heard this story, I was flooded with questions. “Liesl Shurtliff has the uncanny ability to make magical worlds feel utterly real, and the best part is: you don’t even need a beanstalk to visit them.I read a Rumpelstiltskin picture book to the third graders last month. Fans of retold fairy tales will be well-satisfied.” - Kirkus Reviews “There are…enough boisterous adventures about a wee boy (and girl) overcoming big obstacles and defeating greed to keep youngsters hooked. 'Shurtliff’s second fairy-tale endeavor, following Rump (2013), soars into the sky and is a delightful story of family, perseverance, and courage. Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever Liesl Shurtliff has the uncanny ability to make magical worlds feel utterly real, and the best part is: you don't even need a beanstalk to visit them. “This captivating fantasy has action, emotional depth, and lots of humor.” - School Library Journal With a healthy dose of honor and integrity to accompany his wisecracking ways, Jack is a winning hero, and his adventures-both unexpected and recognizable-will please those readers with rollicking spirits or a yen for tales retold. Publishers Weekly on Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin

“Shurtliff fills Rump’s world with common magic and deadpan humor the picaresque-style narrative gives the maligned character a refreshingly plainspoken voice, while honoring the original story’s hauntingly strange events.” 'A delightful story of family, perseverance, and courage.' -Booklist “Liesl Shurtliff has the uncanny ability to make magical worlds feel utterly real, and the best part is: you don’t even need a beanstalk to visit them.” -Tim Federle, author of Better Nate than Ever

The king of the giants has taken something that belongs to them, and they’ll do anything-even dive into a smelly tureen of green bean soup-to get it back. The kingdom of giants is full of super-sized fun: puddings to swim in, spoons to use as catapults, monster toads to carry off pesky little sisters.īut Jack and Annabella are on a mission. Fairy tale fans will give a GIANT cheer for this funny retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk from the New York Times Bestselling author of Rump and Red!Īll his life, Jack has longed for an adventure, so when giants turn up in the neighbor's cabbage patch, he is thrilled! Soon Jack is chasing them to a land beyond the clouds, with his little sister, Annabella, in tow.

Jack by Liesl Shurtliff