The Thief and the Beanstalk

The Thief and the Beanstalk by P.W. Catanese. Paperback edition. ISBN: 9781416906001.

Everyone knows the story of Jack and the beanstalk. Everyone also knows that Jacks little adventure made him a very rich man. But what they dont know is what happened a long time after Jack...Thats where Nick comes in. Orphaned and desperate, Nick joins a rugged band of thieves in hopes of a warm meal and a little protection. In exchange, Nick must help them break into the lavish white castle rumored to belong to an old man named Jack. Legend says its full of riches from Jacks quest up a magical beanstalk decades ago. When Nicks dangerous mission leads him straight to Jack, he sees a chance to climb the famed beanstalk himself. But what Nick doesnt know is that things are different from when Jack made his climb. There are new foes at the top now. Ones with cruel weapons and foul plans-plans that could destroy the world as Nick knows it. Will Nick come down the beanstalk a hero? Will he come down at all?