A Book Blurt on Calamity Jack, written by Shannon and Dean Hale and illustrated by Nathan Hale. Why did I read it?
I try to diversify Book Blurt by reading graphic novels, fantasy, sci-fi, chick flicks, and realistic fiction. A graphic novel that is getting a lot of attention right now is Rapunzel’s Revenge, and this is a graphic novel written by the same people (and this one was on the shelf at my library hehe).
What happened?
Jack considers himself a criminal mastermind, with too much bad luck. He does some small gigs and makes a little bit of money, but each one has unexpected side effects. Just before Jack walks away from criminality for good, his mother is threatened by Blunderboar, a literal giant of a crime boss. Trying to help his mom out, Jack plans on stealing from Blunderboar, but once again the unexpected side effects show up again, and Jack is running for his life. Away from his home, Jack runs into Rapunzel (which I think might have something to do with Rapunzel’s Revenge), and he decides to return home. While Jack was away, Blunderboar has taken control of the entire city, and giant ants demolish buildings and kill citizens. Jack and Rapunzel try to find a way to save the city, and Jack’s mom from the fist of Blunderboar.
What did I like or not like?
This retelling of Jack and the beanstalk is a lot of fun, and very imaginative. The illustrations are fantastic, and the make-believe world of giants, pixies, and jabberwoks is brought to life beautifully. Throw in a criminal mastermind who can’t quite decide if he wants to be a criminal, and you have an entertaining book to read.
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