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Crazy Jack

Donna Jo Napoli (1999)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.62
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

AbandonmentDeath of Parent

Positive tags

Coming of AgeQuestHeartwarmingSelf-DiscoveryHappy Ending

Hero archetypes

OrphanQuest Hero

Heroine archetypes

Love Interest

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Coming of AgeQuestLost FatherFound FamilyFish out of WaterFairy Tale Retelling

Themes

FamilyIdentitySelf-DiscoveryWhat Is True TreasureLoss and HealingGrowing up

Synopsis

In this version of the traditional tale of the young boy who climbs a beanstalk, Jack searches for his father, falls in love with Flora, and learns the value of real treasure.

Tags

Fairy Tale RetellingMagical RealismFamily Drama