Name: Jim and the Beanstalk
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Author: Raymond Briggs
ISBN: 9780698115774

Type

Physical Book

Author

Raymond Briggs

Publisher

Puffin Books

Year

1997

Language

English

Pages

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

23.1 x 20.5 x 0.3 cm

Weight

0.13 kg.

ISBN

0698115775

ISBN13

9780698115774

Synopsis "Jim and the Beanstalk "

What if Jack wasn't the only one to climb the beanstalk? Raymond Briggs brings a new generation to an old tale with humor, math, and imagination. After discovering a beanstalk growing outside of his window one morning, Jim decides to do what any person in a similar situation would do--he climbs it. At the top he finds the unexpected: a castle and a giant in need of a friend. Children and adults alike will enjoy this fresh take on a classic story. "In what could be called a sure read to success, Raymond Briggs projects a proven favorite into the new generation . . . It is a gigantic delight."--The New York Times "A look at what might have happened if there had been a second trip up the beanstalk . . . Magical."--Publishers Weekly "A sprightly sequel . . . Silly and engaging with humorous illustrations."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Raymond Briggs

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Raymond Briggs (1934-2022) was a British illustrator and writer known for his graphic novels and children's books. His most famous work is The Snowman (1978), a wordless story that became a classic in children's literature and was adapted into an animated movie in 1982. He also stood out with When the Wind Blows (1982), a graphic novel with a more adult tone about the consequences of a nuclear attack.

Other books by him include Father Christmas (1973), Father Christmas Goes on Holiday (1975) and Ethel & Ernest (1998), based on the life of his parents. His innovative style and ability to address both fantasy and complex themes made him an influential figure in illustrated literature.

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