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Take a bite out of this deliciously funny original fairy tale by a bestselling picture-book duo! What would you do if you were invited to the princess’s tenth birthday party but didn’t have money for a gift? Well, clever Jack decides to bake the princess a cake. Now he just has to get it to... read more

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  • “Your Highness," he began, "let me explain what happened."”
    Jack
  • “The princess laughed and clapped her hands in delight.”

First Sentence edit see section history

One summer morning long ago, a poor boy named Jack found an invitation slopped beneath his cottage door.

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This book is in Kirkus Reviews: 2010 Best Children's Books. (authoritative list)

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  1. Candace Fleming (Author)

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  1. G. Brian Karas (Illustrator)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 978-0-375-95697-3
Page Count: 32

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