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The Jack Tales

by Richard Chase
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A collection of folk tales from the southern Appalachians that center on a single character, the irrepressible Jack.


Meet the clever, lazy, and lucky hero of American folklore. How does Jack always manage to come out on top?


  • Giants and Witches: Follow Jack as he confronts Old Fire Dragaman, outsmarts a gang of giants in their own newground, and faces a witchy cat in a haunted mill.
  • American Fairy Tales: Read beloved Appalachian versions of classic stories, including the tale of Jack and his magical bean tree that grows right up to the sky.
  • A Clever Hero: Discover how a boy who'd rather nap than work uses his quick wits to escape robbers, win the King's daughter, and earn a fortune.
  • Authentic Folklore: Handed down for generations in the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia, these stories capture the rhythm and humor of a living oral tradition.

    • Formats

    • Kindle Book
    • OverDrive Read
    • EPUB ebook

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    Languages

    • English

    Levels

    • Lexile® Measure:660
    • Text Difficulty:3