Things Are Looking Up, Jack

by Dan Bar-el

All is not right in the land of Mother Goose. People and things keep falling down and it is not merely coincidental. There is trouble afoot. It is up to King Jack and his sister Princess Jill to get to the bottom of this mystery.

Paperback

First published October 1, 2003

About the author

Dan Bar‑el is an award‑winning Canadian children’s author of picture books, middle grade novels, and graphic tales. He has published seventeen books with both large and small publishers in Canada and the United States, many of which have received starred reviews, won awards, or been shortlisted for major honors.

In addition to his writing, Dan has worked with children for more than three decades and has presented to hundreds of thousands of students through school visits, workshops, and festivals across North America and abroad. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.