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Jack and the Green Man

By: Andy Jones
Narrated by: Andy Jones, Mary-Lynn Bernard
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Jack o’ Hearts is the top card player in the parish and is feeling pretty sure of himself. When he is challenged to a card game with stakes higher than high by a mysterious green man, well, Jack can’t resist. Sure, he’s never lost a tournament yet, has he?

Jack is as saucy as saucy can be, and he’s twice as lucky as that - but the game is trickier than it looks. Luckily, Jack finds he’s got an ace up his sleeve: the menacing green man’s beautiful daughter Ann. She’s got as much magic as her father (or so that enchantment crowd says), and she likes the look of Jack.

A hilarious reimagining of a traditional Newfoundland folktale, Jack and the Green Man is jam-packed with magic, romance, transformations, impossible tasks, unforgettable characters, a love ballad or two, and the ever-present threat of Jack’s head ending up on a spear.

This audiobook includes a special treat - be sure to listen in to the end!
©2016 Andy Jones, Chris Brookes (P)2021 Running the Goat
Adaptations Humorous Fiction Comedy Witty Funny Heartfelt
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“A well-stirred, high-spirited medly of traditional elements.” (Kirkus Reviews)

"Jones and Erdelji have crafted another classic in the best fairytale tradition, mixing old and new with a gleeful dose of Newfoundland charm. Highly recommended.” (Atlantic Books Today)

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The story shines like diamonds

This certainly took me back to living in beautiful Newfoundland! Where stories are told and sung and catch you unaware and pull you in so you are there. Gasping for air one minute and tapping your toes the next. This is a wonderful story with all the plots and subplots to keep you entertained and it is story telling at is best. Thank you for this, i will listen again!

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