In "A Handful of Beans" by William Steig, a young boy named Jack trades his cow for a handful of magic beans. When he plants them, a colossal beanstalk grows, leading Jack to a fantastical adventure in the sky. There, he encounters a giant who possesses treasures and a magical harp. As Jack navigates this extraordinary world, he learns valuable lessons about courage, cleverness, and the consequences of his actions. Steig's whimsical storytelling, combined with charming illustrations, creates a delightful tale that captivates readers and encourages them to believe in the magic of possibilities. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 128 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2016 by Atheneum Books .

Also by William Steig: Brave Irene, The Amazing Bone, Amos & Boris and Doctor De Soto