I guess what I liked most about this book is that you rarely come across a retelling of this fairy tale. You do need to read "Hansel and Gretel" before you read this one because the two are connected. I thought that after all the build-up the ending was a bit rushed, but overall a good story. (She also makes cute references to the Jack and Jill nursery rhyme.) Apparently this story isn't over as the author plugs her next book at the end of this one! The quest to save a girl from a giant—Jack Waithwrite is livid when he learns that his fiancée, Rachel, has been stolen by a giant and taken up to a kingdom in the sky. Without the means to save her, he travels with his sister to Larkein, the place where dark magic abides, to discover a way to help Rachel. While there, a cunning witch knows who he is and offers to help him. However, when he finds out the kidnapping was orchestrated by the witch to use him as her pawn for her own schemes, his true quest begins. Now Jack must outwit a giant and stay one step ahead of the witch in time to save Rachel. *sigh* How I LOVED Jenni's retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk! You can always count on her for unique and fun twists to the beloved Faerie Tales we all knew growing up! Jack... what can I say about Jack?! He is ever the hero... the protector... the strong one... full of love and has a witty sense of humor. I instantly loved him! He is such a fun character! And Rachel... so sweet... so loving... a protector as well in her own way. I instantly loved her as well! But I have to admit that the character that made this book for me... who quickly became my favorite was Jill!! Oh my heck!! LOVE her!! She was crackin me up right and left!! But she knew how to be serious and resourceful when the needed... quick thinker and always a problem solver! I loved the relationship she had with her brother, Jack. It's what a brother/sister relationship should be like in my opinion!! The love... the banter... the friendship... the trust... the camaraderie... it was all priceless!! Jack and the Beanstalk is definitely another home run for Jenni!! She is extremely talented when it comes to writing. She brightens up the world by sharing this amazing gift she has with all of us!! Keep 'em coming Jenni!! I am SO glad I stumbled upon your books through a random web search... you made me a fan for life from the very first book!! :o)
What do You think about Jack And The Beanstalk (2013)?
I love how this author manages to pull so many fairy tales into one book! Well done!
—kdhudson
Really fun book. These would be awesome for teen girls.
—Sallandrea
