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Kimmel, Eric A.

Jack and the Giant Barbecue

32 pp. | Cavendish | March, 2012 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7614-6128-9 $17.99
(4) K-3 Illustrated by John Manders. Jack's father died of a broken heart after a giant stole his barbecue cookbook. Now Jack wants restitution. This Southwestern-fried "Jack and the Beanstalk" retelling expends so much effort on local (in this case, West Texas) flavor that it fails to serve a satisfying meal. Still, it's got regional appeal and is fun to read aloud. Manders's caricaturish illustrations add zing.
Reviewer: Nell Beram

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