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Kate and the Beanstalk

by Mary Pope Osborne

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum'un,

I smell the blood of an Englishwoman.

Be she alive or be she dead,

I'll grind her bones to make my bread.

Mary Pope Osborne's funny, magical retelling of the favorite tale and Giselle Potter's enchanting illustrations feature a new and inspiring heroine named Kate for today's audience. Readers will cheer on this resourceful, gutsy girl as she outsmarts the famously greedy giant.

Synopsis:

In this version of the classic tale, a girl climbs to the top of a giant beanstalk, where she uses her quick wits to outsmart a giant and make a fortune for herself and her mother. Full-color illustrations.
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About the Author

Mary Pope Osborne is the award-winning author of many distinguished books for childen and young adults, including the best-selling Magic Treehouse series, Favorite Medieval Tales, American Tall Tales, Rocking Horse Christmas, and Adaline Falling Star. The former president of the Author's Guild, she lives in New York City with her husband, Will.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780689825507
ill.:
Potter, Giselle
Author:
Potter, Giselle
Author:
Osborne, Mary Pope
Publisher:
Atheneum Books
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General
Subject:
Fairy Tales & Folklore - Single Title
Subject:
Folklore & Mythology
Subject:
Folklore
Subject:
Fairy tales
Subject:
Fairy Tales & Folklore - Humorous Retelling
Subject:
Giants
Subject:
Folklore -- England.
Copyright:
2000
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Edition Description:
B221
Series Volume:
no. 294
Publication Date:
October 2000
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
40
Dimensions:
12.34x8.91x.40 in. 1.00 lbs.
Children's Book Type:
Picture / Wordless
Age Level:
4-8
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