adapted by Ricardo E. Alegria translated by Elizabeth Culbert

Jack and the Beanstalk
Read E. Nesbit’s "Jack and the Beanstalk," an early-twentieth-century version of the familiar folktale. Access PAGE links to view the text selection as it appeared in the original book. How does Jack compare with Lazy Peter? Use a Venn diagram to draw out similarities and differences between the two characters and two tales.