The Tale of Jack Frost

Melling, David

ISBN 10: 0764156756 / ISBN 13: 9780764156755

Published by B E S Pub Co, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Tale of Jack Frost
• Publisher: B E S Pub Co
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764156756
• ISBN 13: 9780764156755
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

When the goblins--who are jealous because they believe that the magic of the forest should be in their power--try to steal Jack Frost's magic for turning to frost everything he touches, the goblins discover that he is a great deal more clever than they are.

Reviews

Kindergarten-Grade 3--Somewhere there is a magical forest, filled with enchanted creatures, that is closed to the surrounding world, especially the nasty goblins who smell like boiled cabbage. Somehow, a strange little boy, Jack Frost, has penetrated the forest, leaving the way open, and has been discovered sleeping in his pajama bottoms in the snow. Jack can turn anything to ice, and his cleverness helps him outsmart the goblins. Although there are many engaging elements to the plot, young readers may be left with questions; for example: why does Jack develop wings? Where did he come from? What is he? Melling's illustrations are creative and funny, showing critters with hairy knees and large-nosed goblins, and creatures that sleep on their backs with their legs straight up. The visual sequence in which Jack tricks the not-too-smart goblins has many humorous touches that children will spot and enjoy, but the story itself leaves too many details unexplained.--Lee Bock, Glenbrook Elementary School, Pulaski, WI
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