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Drawing from African, Asian and European folklore Fearsome Giant, Fearless Child: A Worldwide Jack and the Beanstalk Story retells the classic fairy tale in a single narrative through multiple world cultures.

The story of a child confronting a man-eating giant or witch is told the world over. These heroes go by many names and might be normal in size or no bigger than a thumb. Though they''re often scorned for being the youngest and smallest, they''re well-armed with cleverness and courage.

In this companion to Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal, Newbery Medal winner Paul Fleischman and illustrator Julie Paschkis combine elements of this story from different traditionsJack and the Beanstalk, Tom Thumb, Kihuo, Vasilisato create one narrative, one complete picture of a small boy''s triumph.

Fearsome Giant Fearless Child

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    A Hardback by Paul Fleischman, Julie Paschkis

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      Publisher: Henry Holt & Company Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/1/2019 12:05:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781250151773, 978-1250151773
      ISBN10: 1250151775

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Drawing from African, Asian and European folklore Fearsome Giant, Fearless Child: A Worldwide Jack and the Beanstalk Story retells the classic fairy tale in a single narrative through multiple world cultures.

      The story of a child confronting a man-eating giant or witch is told the world over. These heroes go by many names and might be normal in size or no bigger than a thumb. Though they''re often scorned for being the youngest and smallest, they''re well-armed with cleverness and courage.

      In this companion to Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal, Newbery Medal winner Paul Fleischman and illustrator Julie Paschkis combine elements of this story from different traditionsJack and the Beanstalk, Tom Thumb, Kihuo, Vasilisato create one narrative, one complete picture of a small boy''s triumph.

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