In this imaginative interpretation of the nursery rhyme "The House That Jack Built," young Jack builds an amazing fort in the middle of the living room, using the chairs, blankets, and other objects on hand.

Unfortunately, those objects belong to his family members, so when they want their things back--there goes the walls and roof! Jack struggles to keep his fortress going as it crumbles piece by piece. Finally, Grandma saves the day with her quilts for a sweet, satisfying ending filled with family fun.

Boni Ashburn's text is brought to life by acclaimed illustrator Brett Helquist, whose lively style takes this tale beyond the living room and into the world of adventure.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 09/03/2013
ISBN: 9781419707957
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.70w x 0.60d
Award: Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 07/22/2013
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2013
Booklist 09/15/2013 pg. 72
School Library Journal 12/01/2013 pg. 88
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 161285 / Fort That Jack Built
Reading Level: 2.9 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5