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Calamity Jack

Calamity Jack

Published in
2010
3.91
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Description

Co-written by New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor winning author Shannon Hale, this sequel to the highly acclaimed Rapunzel's Revenge is a hilarious tall tale about Jack, his beanstalk . . . and his best-friend-with-wicked-braids, Rapunzel.Jack likes to think of himself as a criminal mastermind . . . with an unfortunate amount of bad luck. A schemer, plotter, planner, trickster, swindler . . . maybe even thief? One fine day Jack picks a target a little more giant than the usual, and one little bean turns into a great big building-destroying beanstalk.With help from Rapunzel (and her trusty braids), a pixie from Jack's past, and a man with inventions from the future, they just might out-swindle the evil giants and put his beloved city back in the hands of good people . . . while catapulting themselves and readers into another fantastical adventure.Don't miss any of these other books from New York Times bestselling author Shannon Hale:Graphic Novelswith Dean Hale, illustrated by Nathan HaleRapunzel's Revenge Calamity JackThe Books of BayernThe Goose GirlEnna BurningRiver SecretsForest BornThe Princess Academy trilogyPrincess AcademyPrincess Academy: Palace of StonePrincess Academy: The Forgotten SistersBook of a Thousand DaysDangerousFor AdultsAustenlandMidnight in AustenlandThe Actor and the Housewife
Age
10-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
144 pages

Why to read

  • Engaging plot
  • Relatable characters
  • Educational content
  • Intriguing blend of fairy tales and real-world themes