The Jack TalesA collection of folk tales from the southern Appalachians that center on a single character, the irrepressible Jack. Meet the clever, lazy, and lucky hero of American folklore. How does Jack always manage to come out on top? Giants and Witches: Follow Jack as he confronts Old Fire Dragaman, outsmarts a gang of giants in their own newground, and faces a witchy cat in a haunted mill. American Fairy Tales: Read beloved Appalachian versions of classic

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