Age: Kindergarten-2nd grade

Elements of folktale sift throughout Jack's tale as he tries to bring the most delicious looking cake to the Princess's birthday party. He sacrifices all he has to concoct a fine looking cake and sets out on his journey to the castle. Along the way, he encounters many a foe that gradually pick away at his masterpiece.

Spoiler

When he finally arrives at the castle he has nothing to give and tells the Princess his adventure coming to the castle and why he has shown up empty handed. The princess, previously bored with baubles and stones, delightfully shouts "A story! And an adventure story at that."

Although Jack has sacrificed everything, he has gained a friend. And let's hope that friend can provide him with a couple sacks of food.