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Beanstalk

by Ann McCallum (2005)

About this book

Jack climbs an enormous beanstalk and encounters a very lonely boy giant, and by using ratios and proportion he makes toys that are the right size for each of them.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreBeanstalk Lead Character

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