Jack the Giant Killer (Everymans Library Childrens Classics Series)

This is part of the Everymans Library of Children's classics, a series of beautifully bound books containing some of the most famous and iconic children's stories through the years. I will admit I didn't realise how many there were until I stumbled across a copy of the Secret Garden and then I was well to be honest enchanted. Before I got in to Okay I will admit that I have let things slip a little the last few days but this is my way of trying to get back in to things so apologies one and all.

Before I got in to reading properly more like passionately I remember being force to read many a book school. As you would expect many of them were children's classics which at the time I didn't really take to. Now years later I realise how much these stories have affected me and the literary landscape around me and I cannot resist reading them again, this time with older eyes. So as way of something different I decided to try Jack the Giant Killer. Now I knew the name, I thought I knew the story but I was wrong. The story is quite blood thirsty and not as I expected and yet there are flashes of familiarity.

In fact even though nothing like it I can see where the inspiration of some of the events in the film of the same name came from and where later stories have been subtly influenced and inspired by, after all this story was written in the s. So yes I will be looking out for other titles in this series while I still can, an education through historic children's stories and beautiful books on the shelf.

Sep 18, Ana rated it liked it Shelves: Set in Arthurian England, this book follows Jack the Giant Killer as he outwits giants and acts as a matchmaker for Arthur's only son.

The humor in this book was great and I look forward to reading more stories with Jack. Mar 21, Jc rated it liked it. There is a very good reason this is a classic. Dec 03, Douglas Machado rated it really liked it. Oct 07, Angela rated it it was amazing Shelves: I found that the perfect book for my youngest is between pages with language for 10 up but with pictures on almost every page.

It's hard to find. This book fit those perimeters and he loved it. I, too, enjoyed the illustrations. I'm going to look for more of these Everyman's Library Children's Classics books. Hank and I just finished reading this together, and we really enjoyed it.

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Jack uses his wit to outsmart the giants, and so it's rather clever. The illustrations for this particular edition were amazing. I will warn you that it is very violent, a lot of giants lose their heads. Feb 08, Renata rated it liked it Shelves: The victorian illustrations are funny and strange at the same time, but this editon have some problems with the images. For example, one of them, on page 49, is very pixelated. The story is full of violence, but overall this is a "dark faily tale" worth reading.

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Dec 15, Kayla Asher rated it liked it. Dec 17, Erin rated it really liked it Shelves: Haha this book is really violent. Jack kills a lot of giants. Aug 30, Janet rated it really liked it Shelves: Jack runs around killing giants, using his cleverness, courage, and magic cloak and sword. Doyle is retelling old folk tales here, and some remind me of Thor's clever helper Thialfi. Doyle's prose is unobjectionable but nothing special. Read it for his wonderful illustrations - full of personality and humor, sometimes gruesome, always entertaining.

Brad rated it really liked it Jan 10, Eric Juneau rated it it was ok Aug 04, Prakruthi rated it really liked it Mar 07, Hemanth Nadipineni rated it really liked it Apr 03, Andre Lowe rated it liked it Jun 08, Peppermind rated it liked it Jul 14, Adele rated it liked it May 01, Full-page and half-page pictures, plus small paintings within the sentences themselves, can be found throughout. And the text itself is fun to read, especially from our modern-day viewpoint and what we've learned to expect from stories. For example, you won't find as much conflict and drama as you're used to.

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Jack decides to kill a giant, he goes out, and he kills the giant. He never loses, and the giants don't really put up much of a fight. But the story is still interesting because Jack defeats many different kinds of giants one-headed, two-headed, and even three-headed ones. And slaying isn't Jack's only claim to fame. Sometimes he doesn't kill the monsters, he just outsmarts them. The old-fashioned language of the story is fun to read, and some of the storyteller's phrasing might even make you laugh.

Here is an example: Can it be wondered at that under these circumstances he should be his father's hope and his mother's joy and that the neighbours should look upon him with the greatest respect? You will love the pictures, the fast pace, and exciting exploits in Jack's story. King Arthur even shows up on the scene, fitting in perfectly in this fairy-tale world of pure-hearted knights and fair damsels, castles and moats, and magicians with their enchantments.

Don't miss this classic. Fe fi fo fum, I smell good reading, that's loads of Fun! Such is the experience reading this classic children's fairy tale. The story is about Jack, who lives in a quiet town, and yearns more than anything else for a life of adventure. So when he is old enough he sets out to slay evil giants who steal from the little.

Jack the Giant Killer

As he slays giant after giant, he saves victims which earn him popularity and Jack acquires brand new weapons that help him slay other more menacing giants. His deeds gain notice from the king and makes him a hero, and gives Jack a happy ending with a princess and a big estate. The illustrations are wonderfully crafted, and complement this classic story well.

The story can be a little violent but there is obviously nothing excessive. The story tends to reach the interests of boys more than girls. I highly recommend this classic tale, and hope you give it a try. Who hasn't heard, "Fee Fi While this is where it originated.

And the title is appropriate, there is plenty of Giant killing. I love it it is good, even for a children's book. I love tales of fantastical creatures, and this fits the bill entirely. See all 5 reviews. Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers.

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