Jack and the Beanstalk, Joseph Jacobs
Jack and the Beanstalk, Joseph Jacobs
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Jack and the Beanstalk

Author: Joseph Jacobs

Narrator: Jason Tibor

Unabridged: 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/05/2024

Synopsis

Embark on a thrilling adventure with the timeless tale of Jack and the Beanstalk, narrated by the captivating voice of Jason Tibor. This classic story follows Jack, a young boy who trades his family’s cow for magical beans, only to discover a towering beanstalk that leads him to a world of wonder—and danger.As Jack climbs the beanstalk, he encounters a fearsome giant, treasure-filled castles, and the thrilling challenge of outwitting his enormous foe. Will Jack’s bravery and cleverness help him succeed, or will the giant triumph?Perfect for children and families, this enchanting tale of courage, adventure, and magic has been enjoyed by generations. Jason Tibor's dynamic narration brings the excitement of Jack's journey to life, making it an engaging experience for listeners of all ages. Whether you’re revisiting this classic or introducing it to a new generation, Jack and the Beanstalk is a must-have for any audiobook collection.

About Joseph Jacobs

Joseph Jacobs, (1854–1916) was an Australian-born English folklore scholar, one of the most popular nineteenth-century adapters of children’s fairy tales. He was also a historian of pre-expulsion English Jewry, a historian of Jewish culture, and a literary scholar.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Marsha on July 17, 2018

There are many versions of this beloved fairy tale and many different versions of Jack himself. Is he a useless, lazy boy who hates to work? Is he a moron, too stupid to understand the simplest things and therefore easily gulled by a shyster with his “magic” beans? Is he a sullen lad, grumbling at f......more

Goodreads review by Taylor on April 14, 2020

Title: Jack and the Beanstalk Author: Edith Nesbit Plot: This story is told chronologically about a boy, Jack, who trades his family’s cow for a handful of beans that end up growing into a towering beanstalk. Characters: Jack is a round character, and the rest of the characters are flat. Main Conflict:......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on April 30, 2018

Awards Received: None Appropriate grade level(s): Kindergarten to Fourth Grade Summary: Jack and the Beanstalk is a story about a boy named Jack who is a dreamer and he lives with his mother. Jack sells his cow for magic beans and those beans sprout a giant beanstalk. Jack climbs the beanstalk and mee......more

Goodreads review by Dhanya on June 16, 2022

First came across the story in Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes – so, wanted to read this. Beautiful illustrations – seems like there is a twist with Fairy and Jack’s father was well off and ruled the land.......more

Goodreads review by Mitchell on March 20, 2024

What an interesting retelling of this story... I'm confused as to why the author made the changes to the story that they did. But the illustrations were absolutely stunning and really any rendition of this story is going to be good just based on the source-material alone. BUT THE ILLUSTRATIONS OH MY......more

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