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Climb the beanstalk with Jack in this quirky take on the traditional tale. When there is no food in the cupboard, Jack goes to market to sell Daisy the cow. But rather than money, Jack procures magic beans and the promise of adventure.

Jack raced out of the kitchen just as the giant woke up, saw what was happening and began to give chase. Faster and faster ran Jack. Closer and closer ran the giant.

One day, when they have no food left, Jack's mum sends him to market to sell the cow. On the way, Jack bumps into a funny little man wearing a big, baggy jacket with big, baggy pockets. In the pockets lie six bewitched beans, but the funny little man has lost the instructions... Read Full Overview

ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award Finalist in 2000 Climb the beanstalk with Jack in this quirky take on the traditional tale. When there is no food in the cupboard, Jack goes to market to sell Daisy the cow. But rather than money, Jack procures magic beans and... Read Full Overview

Jack raced out of the kitchen just as the giant woke up, saw what was happening and began to give chase. Faster and faster ran Jack. Closer and closer ran the giant.

Jack raced out of the kitchen just as the giant woke up, saw what was happening and began to give chase. Faster and faster ran Jack. Closer and closer ran the giant.