Another way to look at The Beanstalk: Jamal & the Beanstalk! This graphic novel includes amazing artwork and presents a shorter version of the story with plenty of great illustrations. The Beanstalk tells of the journey of Jamal, an adolescent boy who takes a magical journey into many adventures that ultimately bring him home. Partially set in Atlanta, Georgia, the story juxtaposes the city life with the magical, surrealistic world he encounters on his travels. The story follows the trials and accomplishments of the main character as he overcomes himself and grows tremendously because of it. Although a fantastical account of an imaginary boy in an imaginary world, this coming of age story easily relates to current teenage youth that still resides in us all.  This story depicts how it is sometimes a daily struggle to find out who we are and what makes us whole.