Jack and the Beanstalk: The Graphic Novel (Graphic Spin) (Graphic Spin (Quality Paper))

I'm writing a review for this book because when I bought it I was really wishing someone else had. This book is comic book size, maybe a bit shorter lengthwise. The cover is like card stock but thicker, so it has a small binding (not magazine style like a regular comic book.) The inside is in color and very beautiful. I bought Jack and the Beanstalk, Beauty and the Beast, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood and Cinderella from Graphic Spin for my classroom library. Each book comes with a cast of characters at the beginning of the book, a glossary in the back as well as a history of the fairy tale itself. They are popular with my 4th graders for sure.

Every graphic novel on Amazon should allow the buyer the privilege of seeing inside the book. I was very disappointed with the artwork in this book. I had purchased The Hobbit, and another graphic novel, and was very pleased with them. However, Jack and the Beanstalk was a big let down. The story is fine, but if you are looking for great artwork, look elsewhere.

Male-centered. I guess I should have known that. But Jack's mother was not even an endearing character. Not a book to promote strong female characters.

I love these graphic novels! The art is beautiful! I'd like to get the whole set!

Good early reader for my 5 year old son. Very fun read with great illustrations several books in the series.

Jack and his widowed mother lived in a small ramshackle country cottage in England. One day, as Jack was milking the cow, he sadly discovered that she had gone dry. There was no alternative, but to sell Milky White, because otherwise they would starve. On the way to the market Jack ran into an old man who convinced him to trade Milky for five magic beans. Needless to say, his mother was some unhappy and threw him out, stating he couldn't come back until he got their cow back.He planted those beans, which quickly grew into a giant beanstalk. "FEE FIE FOH FUM! I smell the blood of an Englishman!" Whoa, Jack found something totally unexpected when he reached the top . . . a giant. Perhaps you already know the end of this story! Hoena tells it a bit differently, but a little extra spice is always nice in a fairy tale.The small cast of characters, Jack, The Mother, The Giant's Wife and the Giant, are introduced in the front of the book. In the back of the book we find information about the author and illustrator, a glossary, the history of Jack and the Beanstalk, discussion questions and writing prompts for classroom or homeschool use.Graphic novels can oftentimes spur the reluctant reader into action. The "comic book" or graphic visual format is more exciting for some children. Tercio's illustrations are streamlined and simple. The uncluttered pages are appealing will stimulate the reader's imagination. These retold tales do make reading a bit more enticing and fun!

This must be the same publisher that did Beth Bracken's "Cinderella" - the book is the same high-quality paper and a similar size.Jack and the Beanstalk isn't quite as impressive as Cinderella was - for one thing, it is simply too short. For another, there is no mystery, no suspense to this book. Whereas "Cinderella" would have made a fine gift for an older child, "Jack and the Beanstalk" wouldn't keep an older reader's attention at all.Plus, at the end of the book are these self-important-seeming study guide questions... Really? I'm dropping a star for that. Give me a break. I want the kids to enjoy the book, not treat it as just another assignment.

Great retelling and cool artwork. It made the list of top 20 books preferred by struggling 4th and 5th grade readers. Renaissance Learning puts out a "What Kids Are Reading" study each year where -- oddly enough -- kids share the titles of the books they most enjoy reading. This book made the 2011 list. And for good reason.If you've got a kids who think they don't like reading -- give them this book and prove them wrong.

Wonderfully illustrated, deep and intriguing colours. The storyline and format appear to be designed to attract an older, reluctant reader, but it's short length keeps them reading for less than 10 minutes.

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My Students like the drawiings!!!