Giant
Giant by Nicola Skinner, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on June 23, 2022, is a 400-page work of juvenile fiction that blends elements of action, adventure, and fantasy. This story follows eleven-year-old Minnie, who lives on an island plagued by frequent earthquakes that destroy buildings and homes. As she approaches her twelfth birthday, Minnie faces a pivotal moment: she must kiss her giant, who cares for her, turning him into a stone statue to help repair the island. However, when disaster strikes, Minnie grapples with the implications of this tradition and her feelings for her giant.
In her quest to uncover the truth about her island and the fate of her giant, Minnie embarks on a journey that challenges her understanding of loyalty and self-identity. The narrative explores themes of friendship, self-esteem, and the importance of staying true to oneself amidst societal expectations. Readers will find a darkly comic tale that balances humor with emotional depth, as Minnie confronts the realities of her world and the choices she must make. This edition is presented in English and offers a unique perspective on the complexities of growing up and the bonds we form.
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‘Readers will be laughing and crying all at once. This book is an astonishing, unique feat of the imagination’
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From critically acclaimed author Nicola Skinner, her most brilliant book yet – a darkly comic story about staying true to yourself and the people you love, even if it means tearing everything down . . .
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with Minnie’s island. Nothing, that is, apart from the earthquakes, which pull buildings and schools and houses down on a regular basis.
Luckily, the island’s inhabitants have found a way to fix their crumbling walls: giants. Giants look after human children, like eleven-year-old Minnie. When Minnie turns twelve, she’ll kiss her giant, turning her into a stone statue forever. The stone will be used to repair buildings. And there’s nothing wrong with that either . . . or so Minnie thinks.
But when a dreadful earthquake strikes, Minnie realises she’s not quite ready to say goodbye to her giant – not forever – not yet. So Minnie goes on the run, betraying her parents and everyone she knows. The secrets she uncovers on her journey threaten to pull everything down: and so begins a desperate race against time in which she will confront the truth about her island, her giant . . . and ultimately herself.
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