The Story of Jack and the Giants by Doyle, Dalziel, and Dalziel

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Illustrator Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883
Engraver Dalziel, Edward, 1817-1905
Engraver Dalziel, George, 1815-1902
Title The Story of Jack and the Giants
Note Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by University of Florida Childrens Library, Shui Ming Ho
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary "The Story of Jack and the Giants" by Doyle, Dalziel, and Dalziel is a children's illustrated tale written in the mid-19th century. This captivating book follows the adventures of Jack, a brave and clever young man who takes on formidable giants to save the day. The narrative is filled with fantastical elements and heroic endeavors set in a world steeped in folklore and chivalrous deeds. The story begins with Jack's bold decision to confront a monstrous giant named Cormoran, who terrorizes his community. Using clever traps and his quick wit, Jack manages to defeat the giant and wins acclaim for his bravery. As the tale unfolds, Jack faces various giants, showcasing his resourcefulness in overcoming them, whether through clever stratagems or direct combat. He assists a prince, rescues captive ladies, battles more giants, and even navigates enchanted obstacles. Ultimately, his valor earns him a place among King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table, culminating in a happy ending filled with love and prosperity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fairy tales
Subject Giants -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 15621
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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