Jacques Et LA Canne a Sucre A Cajun Jack and the Beanstalk

In this retelling of the classic tale Jack and the Beanstalk, Sheila HÈbert-Collins gives the story a spicy Cajun twist. Poor Jacques and his mother are barely making do in their houseboat on the bayou, when a mysterious stranger offers Jacques some magical sugarcane cuttings. Soon Jacques is off on an exciting quest featuring an evil giant, an enchanted fiddle, and a very valuable chicken. Children will love following Jacques's adventures, and the whole family will enjoy a recipe for delicious crawfish ÈtouffÈe, just like the dish Jacques's mother prepares for him! Definitions and pronunciation guides for Cajun-French words are also included.Hébert-Collins, Sheila is the author of 'Jacques Et LA Canne a Sucre A Cajun Jack and the Beanstalk', published 2004 under ISBN 9781589801912 and ISBN 1589801911.