The cover art for this book, while appropriate to the story, is unfortunate. Jack's beanstalk will probably not appeal to too many fourth - sixth graders. Perhaps a picture of the Punk Princess would have been better. That said, the book is an enjoyable read featuring many well-known fairy tales and interconnecting them into one slightly (?!) unbelievable adventure...and the story is not finished at the end of the book. Is a sequel on the horizon?
Jack and May, the Punk Princess, are held captive by the witch from Hansel & Gretel. "The walls, the ceiling, the furniture. Everything was made of candy, peppermint chairs had gumdrop cushions, walls made of graham crackers were held in place by white frosting, the table Jack woke up upon was made of chocolate bars...."
"Wealth is fleeting, yet wisdom, knowledge - these are the true hallmarks of personal power."
"Do not be fooled by appearances. Pleasant exteriors sometimes mask the worst interiors."
Mark Twain Award Preliminary Nominee 2012-13
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