| Author |
Bangs, John Kendrick, 1862-1922 |
| Illustrator |
Levering, Albert, 1869-1929 |
| Title |
Jack and the Check Book
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Jack and the check-book -- The great wish syndicate -- Puss, the promoter -- The golden fleece -- The invisible cloak -- The return of Aladdin.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Annie McGuire from scanned images of public domain material generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com/)
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| Summary |
"Jack and the Check Book" by John Kendrick Bangs is a whimsical literary work written in the early 20th century. This fictional tale follows the young protagonist, Jack, who finds himself in a series of fantastical situations centered around a magical checkbook that grants him unimaginable wealth and adventures, including encounters with an ogre and a fairy tale land. The narrative combines humor and fantasy, presenting themes of financial folly and the absurdities of wealth. The opening of "Jack and the Check Book" introduces us to a struggling mother who is facing financial ruin as her son, Jack, returns home with an astonishing claim that their troubles will be over. Despite his enthusiasm, Jack reveals that he traded their cow for a mere pot of beans, which leads to a moment of despair for his mother. However, overnight, Jack discovers that those beans have grown into a magnificent beanstalk, transporting him to a magical realm where he meets various characters, including an ogre. The story establishes a playful tone as Jack navigates these fantastical challenges, pointing towards themes of hope and cleverness in the face of dire circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories, American
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| Subject |
Fairy tales -- Parodies, imitations, etc.
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34423 |
| Release Date |
Nov 23, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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