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Synopsis
Old Feller Storyteller can't resist meddling. He sends Jill on an incredible adventure in search of Jack. She enters a world of magicians and dragons, floating castles and beautiful princesses, golden apples of immortality and the most gruesome giant of all time. She finds brave Jacks, cowardly Jacks, daft Jacks, clever Jacks and good-for-nothing Jacks. And very soon Jill finds herself in a story of her own. Suggested level: primary.
Is The famous adventures of Jack appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
Jill's magical quest through fairy tale worlds features traditional storybook adventure with magicians, dragons, and giants, but maintains gentle middle-grade tone with mild peril appropriate for younger readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Who'll love this
Kids will enjoy following Jill as she journeys through classic fairy tales meeting different versions of Jack and having her own adventure.