The Heart of a Giant

Name: The Heart of a Giant
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781408880579
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Hollie Hughes

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Summary

The Heart of a Giant follows a small boy named Tom who embarks on an unforgettable adventure when a legendary giant wakes beneath the hills. Through a beautifully rhymed narrative, Tom learns the true meaning of friendship and discovers that even an ordinary boy can possess the heart of a giant. With enchanting illustrations by Anna Wilson, this story offers a magical journey of discovery and warmth.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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The Heart of a Giant

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This book is ideal for children who enjoy imaginative stories of friendship and adventure, especially those who appreciate rhymes and vivid illustrations. A perfect read for parents and educators seeking charming, uplifting children's literature.

Description

Get ready for an epic journey of friendship and discovery from the bestselling author of The Girl and the Dinosaur.

There’s a shape up in the hills,
where a giant’s said to sleep,
beneath a grassy blanket,
on a bed of moss and peat . . .

Then, one day, the sleeping giant wakes – and a small boy called Tom is plunged into an unforgettable adventure. Along the way, he'll discover what it means to be a true friend – and that even an ordinary boy can have the heart of a giant.

With a beautiful rhyming text by bestselling Hollie Hughes, author of The Girl and the Dinosaur, and gorgeous illustrations from debut talent Anna Wilson, this beautiful book is an unmissable treat!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Hollie Hughes, bestselling author of The Girl and the Dinosaur, is praised for her beautiful rhyming text and captivating storytelling. Previous works have been described as dreamy and wonderful (Times Educational Supplement), delightful (The Sun), and classic keepsakes (Irish Examiner), highlighting Hughes’ appeal to young readers and dreamers alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408880579

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Anna Wilson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 296.0mm

Weight: 211g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Hollie Hughes Young Adult

About the Author

Hollie Hughes is a hugely talented picture book author. Having three children of her own, she is perfectly tuned in to the reading habits and tastes of young children. She is the author of several much-loved picture books, including Princess Swashbuckle, and the bestselling, award-winning The Girl and the Dinosaur, illustrated by Sarah Massini. Hollie lives in Essex with her family. Anna Wilson was born in Australia’s Snowy Mountains, and has spent most of her adult life travelling the world. She is inspired by people and places and loves working as a freelance designer and illustrator. She enjoys storms and snow and is happiest running in the mountains, drawing in the streets of new cities, or imagining up new characters and worlds. She lives in a cottage by the sea in Cornwall.