LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
When Tom’s mum dies he is overwhelmed by deep feelings of loneliness. He finds solace by walking up the hill where the giant is said to sleep. If Tom puts his ear to the ground he is sure he can hear the giant breathing. It is comforting.
When the hill rumbles with a terrible quake, Abram the giant wakes up after a long sleep. Abram’s mother left him sleeping for a long, long time so, like Tom, he knows about loneliness although his mum will come back and Tom knows that his mum never will. Tom gains huge strength from meeting Abram, he knows he is not completely alone.
Julia Eccleshare M.B.E
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The Heart of a Giant Synopsis
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 and gorgeous illustrations from debut talent Anna Wilson, this beautiful book is an unmissable treat!
About This Edition
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9781408880579 |
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13th April 2023 |
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Hollie Hughes |
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Anna Wilson |
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Bloomsbury Childrens Books an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
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Paperback |
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32 pages |
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Press Reviews
Hollie Hughes Press Reviews
Praise for The Girl and the Dinosaur;
'Beautifully written ... this is a delightful book' - The Sun
'A seaside adventure with a difference, to delight dreamers and dinosaur enthusiasts especially' - Books For Keeps
'A classic book for keeps' - Irish Examiner
'A dreamy, wonderful book' - Times Educational Supplement
Author
About Hollie Hughes
Hollie Hughes is the talented and award-winning author of many much-loved picture books, including The Heart of a Giant, Princess Swashbuckle, and the bestselling, award-winning The Girl and the Dinosaur.
Having three children of her own, she is perfectly tuned in to the reading habits and tastes of young children. Hollie lives in Essex with her family.
Photo credit Benjamin Turner
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