The Giant’s House
The Giant’s House by Elizabeth McCracken, published by HarperCollins on July 3, 2006, is a literary fiction novel consisting of 290 pages. Set in 1950 in a small Cape Cod town, the story follows twenty-six-year-old librarian Peggy Cort, who feels abandoned by love and life until she meets James Carlson Sweatt, an eleven-year-old boy known for his extraordinary height. Their unexpected friendship blossoms at the library, leading to a profound connection that alters the course of both their lives.
Readers will discover a narrative that explores the themes of loneliness and the complexities of relationships as Peggy and James navigate their unique bond. As James grows taller, reaching heights of six foot five at twelve and eventually eight feet, Peggy’s feelings deepen, creating a singular romance that defies societal norms. This edition invites readers to delve into the intricacies of their lives and the transformative power of friendship amidst the backdrop of a small-town setting.
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The year is 1950, and in a small town on Cape Cod twenty-six-year-old librarian Peggy Cort feels like love and life have stood her up. Until the day James Carlson Sweatt — the “over-tall” eleven-year-old boy who’s the talk of the town — walks into her library and changes her life. Two misfits whose lonely paths cross at the circulation desk, Peggy and James are odd candidates for friendship, but nevertheless they find their lives intertwined in ways that neither one could have predicted. And as James grows — six foot five at age twelve, then seven foot, then eight — so does Peggy’s heart and their most singular romance.
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