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micahs's review
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
It was to loog
queen_cocolatis's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book was a solid 4/5 for me.
I loved the minor mentions to Rumple in book 1 despite him not even being there.
Poor boy gets dragged no matter what he does, haha! He’s like 14 now and still getting bullied
I’ll definitely reread this book when in a future reading slump, as it strangely helped a ton with my current one. Book one, Rump, Is definitely still my favorite. But this was a solid story on its own.
Jack was an enjoyable protagonist who had his flaws and didn’t completely overcome them by the end, but was definitely better for it.
His little sister was annoying, but in a loveable way.
And I wanted to just hug Tom the whole time.
The motivations of the characters were well established, and had genuine sense behind the actions, which isn’t always the case in kids books.
I’ll definitely be reading the next two books (and praying I get to see Rump again.) a fun, quick little read that will get any fairytale lover excited to turn the next page. And would have definitely made little me bounce off the walls if her mother had read them before bed.
I loved the minor mentions to Rumple in book 1 despite him not even being there.
I’ll definitely reread this book when in a future reading slump, as it strangely helped a ton with my current one. Book one, Rump, Is definitely still my favorite. But this was a solid story on its own.
Jack was an enjoyable protagonist who had his flaws and didn’t completely overcome them by the end, but was definitely better for it.
His little sister was annoying, but in a loveable way.
And I wanted to just hug Tom the whole time.
The motivations of the characters were well established, and had genuine sense behind the actions, which isn’t always the case in kids books.
I’ll definitely be reading the next two books (and praying I get to see Rump again.) a fun, quick little read that will get any fairytale lover excited to turn the next page. And would have definitely made little me bounce off the walls if her mother had read them before bed.
hamckeon's review against another edition
2.0
This book was not a bad book, but I did not like it as much as Rump. I can't pinpoint anything in the writing that makes me feel that way, so it could just possibly be that the Jack and the Beanstalk story just is not as interesting to me.
dancearh's review against another edition
2.0
I was not drawn into this book. I rarely stop reading a book, but after 100 pages I just couldn't do it any longer. It takes too long for anything to truly happen and the character development is t good enough to make the reader really care about what happens to the characters.
sqeeker's review against another edition
3.0
- I liked Rump a lot, so I was excited to read more of these, but this one was a little disappointing. It wasn't as good as Rump.
- I wish the story has strayed from the original a little more.
- I really like that the giant world was the same world as Rump. It was really fun to see old characters come back.
- I liked the characters a lot. I like Jack and his sister, and I liked their relationship.
- The story was a little slow at times. I think the pacing was just off.
- I wish the story has strayed from the original a little more.
- I really like that the giant world was the same world as Rump. It was really fun to see old characters come back.
- I liked the characters a lot. I like Jack and his sister, and I liked their relationship.
- The story was a little slow at times. I think the pacing was just off.
booksnorkel's review against another edition
3.0
Not as good as Rump, though I will still read what ever she writes next. I am glad I didn't buy this one as I would have been rather disappointed. Jack starts off kinda typical and once we get into the giant's world we realize that they think they are the 'normal' people and that humans are fairies or pixies or something. There are allusions to other fairytales like the Frog Prince, Rumplestilzkin (the original), the Shoemaker and the Elves, Tumblina, Tom Thumb, and others.
I did enjoy this book but it wasn't one that I would have to own or have to read again. So a meh plus, for boys and girls who like fairy tale retellings fifth on up.
I did enjoy this book but it wasn't one that I would have to own or have to read again. So a meh plus, for boys and girls who like fairy tale retellings fifth on up.
maddieabbott's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
laurahonest's review against another edition
5.0
Jack is destined for greatness. His papa knew it from the day he was born. That is why he is named Jack, he is named for his great great great great great great great grandpa Jack the Giant Killer who killed nine giants. Jack has never seen a giant. No one he knows has ever seen a giant. Giants are things in tales, or so Jack's mama is always telling him. They live in a small village in the middle of no where and they have a small farm. Jack loves tales of giants, he knows them all by heart and he is sure he is going to do something great just like his seven greats grandpa.
One day it rains dirt and Jack's whole village is taken away by giants. Only his mama, his sister and him are left behind. Mama doesn't believe him but Jack saw the giants take his papa and the rest of the village up into the sky. Jack trades the families last cow to a traveling tinker for three beans and they grow into a beanstalk that reaches the sky. Jack climbs up the beanstalk to rescue his papa. He knows that he is going to on a grand adventure like his seven greats grandpa. But what adventurer has his little sister tagging along? And what can Jack do against giants big enough to carry him around in their pockets?
I loved this book! Jack is a very naughty boy but his heart is in the right place. This story addresses many of the questions I had about Jack and the Beanstalk as a child. Why do the giants come to our land? Are there other giant things up there besides the giants? Can a human really defeat a giant? Jack has to find the answers to all of these questions and more. He also wrestles with the morality of harming other people, even if they are giants.
This book also deals with an issue that I think a lot of kids struggle with; living up to your parents expectations. Jack has been told from a young age that he is destined for greatness. Jack's sister is the "good girl." But are they really what they have been told all their lives? They struggle with this and learn that it is ok to not be exactly what others expect you to be. That standing up and making your own decisions is what makes you your own person.
This is definitely a great book for kids who are struggling with self confidence or to find their own place in the world. Even if they aren't struggling to figure out who they are this is a good adventure story for kids. It may also help stop some sibling squabbles and get them to work together!
I received this book from netgalley and Random House Kids in exchange for an honest review.
One day it rains dirt and Jack's whole village is taken away by giants. Only his mama, his sister and him are left behind. Mama doesn't believe him but Jack saw the giants take his papa and the rest of the village up into the sky. Jack trades the families last cow to a traveling tinker for three beans and they grow into a beanstalk that reaches the sky. Jack climbs up the beanstalk to rescue his papa. He knows that he is going to on a grand adventure like his seven greats grandpa. But what adventurer has his little sister tagging along? And what can Jack do against giants big enough to carry him around in their pockets?
I loved this book! Jack is a very naughty boy but his heart is in the right place. This story addresses many of the questions I had about Jack and the Beanstalk as a child. Why do the giants come to our land? Are there other giant things up there besides the giants? Can a human really defeat a giant? Jack has to find the answers to all of these questions and more. He also wrestles with the morality of harming other people, even if they are giants.
This book also deals with an issue that I think a lot of kids struggle with; living up to your parents expectations. Jack has been told from a young age that he is destined for greatness. Jack's sister is the "good girl." But are they really what they have been told all their lives? They struggle with this and learn that it is ok to not be exactly what others expect you to be. That standing up and making your own decisions is what makes you your own person.
This is definitely a great book for kids who are struggling with self confidence or to find their own place in the world. Even if they aren't struggling to figure out who they are this is a good adventure story for kids. It may also help stop some sibling squabbles and get them to work together!
I received this book from netgalley and Random House Kids in exchange for an honest review.