{"product_id":"jack-and-the-giants-paperback","title":"Jack and the Giants - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePiers Anthony\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJ. R. Rain\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack wasn't planning on saving the world. He wasn't even planning on saving himself.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter getting fired for telling off his nightmare boss, he spends a night drinking cheap wine and eating leftover beans that give him \u003ci\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e weird dreams. Like, magical-giant-beanstalk weird.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen he wakes (or thinks he wakes) in Giantland-a place with towering castles, talking hens, and man-eating ogres-he figures he's either dreaming or lost his mind. But the bruises feel real enough. So does the pretty receptionist from his real-world office, Harriet, who's trapped here too and definitely not amused about being giant chow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether they dodge hungry giants, haggle with a talking hen who lays golden eggs, discover hidden magical talents, and try to make sense of a world where dreams have teeth and nothing is quite as it seems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd when Jack realizes his growing feelings for Harriet are more than just dream logic, he'll have to decide if escaping back to the \"real\" world is even what he wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJack and the Giants\u003c\/i\u003e is a smart, funny, grown-up fairy tale packed with action, romance, banter, and a fresh twist on the classic legend. Perfect for fans of Christopher Moore, Terry Pratchett, and anyone who ever wondered what \u003ci\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e happened when Jack climbed that beanstalk. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A great story of a fairy tale within a fairy tale. I have loved to read since I learned how to in first grade. If you enjoyed your childhood fairy tales as I did, you should read this one! It's a good tale for adults, too. Good witch, bad king, magical stuff, romance and dreams. Throw in the hen that lays golden eggs, giants, and gods of the elements. It all makes for a great read.\" -Amazon review\u003cp\u003e\"An old fairy tale with a lot of twists! Two great writers together producing a vastly entertaining work with humor, a bit of insight to human and giant nature, and an old fairy tale redone with a twist. This is a work with no real sturm, drang, or agnst-just a fun read for a rainy afternoon. I would recommend this book if you are looking for a fun read.\" -Amazon review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Another great read! J.R. Rain has never fails to keep you reading his books. This is another one. I really enjoyed this book! It will keep you reading and wanting more. I enjoyed it and you will as well.\" -Amazon review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Jack and the beanstalk with a modern Piers Anthony and J.R. Rain twist. Great for Piers Anthony and J.R. Rain fans, plus a great way to be introduced to the works of these great authors.\" -Amazon review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I have always loved Piers Anthony. I am also a fan is J.R. Rain. They have woven a story that is entertaining as well as thought-provoking. I expect nothing less from these incredible writers. I want more.\" -Amazon review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I love fairy tales and this retelling is delightful. Piers Anthony and J.R. Rain have taken the \u003ci\u003eJack and the Beanstalk\u003c\/i\u003e tale and given it their own amusing, while thought-provoking, style. Mingling fairy tale and mythology with great effect while letting human characters muddle on to learn and grow in an atmosphere of humor makes this a fun read. I look forward to future adventures.\" -Amazon review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is a lot of fun and very busy, by which I mean new characters being added frequently, plot twists, and interesting surprises. The talking hen is my favorite. The story moves at a fast pace. It relies on old, familiar fairy tales, but is diverted immediately into wild imagination.\" -Amazon review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Rain and Anthony have collaborated to deliver a new take on \u003ci\u003eJack and the Beanstalk\u003c\/i\u003e. And what an entertaining story it is. You won't be disappointed!\" -Amazon review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePiers Anthony is one of the world's most prolific and popular authors. His fantasy Xanth novels have been read and loved by millions of readers around the world, and have been on the New York Times Best Seller list twenty-one times. Although Piers is mostly known for fantasy and science fiction, he has written several novels in other genres as well, including historical fiction, martial arts, and horror. Piers lives with his wife in a secluded woods hidden deep in Central Florida. Please visit him at www.hipiers.com for a complete list of his fiction and non-fiction and to read his monthly newsletter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e J.R. Rain is an ex-private investigator who now writes full-time. He lives in a small house on a small island with his small dog, Sadie, who has more energy than Robin Williams. Please visit him at www.jrrain.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 162\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.37 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 20, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53109333786848,"sku":"9781500705718","price":22.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/e22GRPORDk9781500705718.webp?v=1781815297","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/jack-and-the-giants-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}