A boy climbs a magical beanstalk to outwit boy-eating giants, reclaim treasures, and restore his family's fortunes in this symbolic fairy tale retelling.
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A boy climbs a magical beanstalk to outwit boy-eating giants, reclaim treasures, and restore his family's fortunes in this symbolic fairy tale retelling.
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"A poor boy... a handful of magical beans... a beanstalk... an army of giants... It's a story every child knows... Or is it? From the mind of Jonathan Pageau and a storytelling tradition older than the Brothers Grimm comes Jack and the Fallen Giants. This numinous retelling of a beloved classic allows modern readers to reclaim the beauty of this well-beloved fairy tale through insightful storytelling and iconic illustrations. Like all great fairy tales, Jack and the Fallen Giants is written to b...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Boy-eating giants confronted; battles with elemental forces and perilous climbs.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes depicted.
Religious content
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Numinous symbolic retelling with deeper spiritual and mythic resonances.
Magic & witchcraft
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Magical beans, giant beanstalk, silver egg-laying hen, and heavenly harp.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content depicted.
Political content
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Themes of gaining wealth, reputation, and political power through exploits.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Family hardship and encounters with boy-eating giants in perilous adventures.
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