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The Giant Under the Snow

The Giant Under the Snow

by John Gordon (Author), Garry Blythe (Illustrator)

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    Paperback 2007

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Synopsis

First published in 1968, THE GIANT UNDER THE SNOW created a fascinating world of magic, ancient evil and curses long before Harry Potter and His Dark Materials. Three children find an ornate Celtic buckle. To them it's treasure, a fantastic find. They have no idea that it has awakened a giant who has lain at rest for centuries. Little do they know that an evil warlord and his Leathermen have also awaited this moment, this chance to wield their deadly power. In a chilling tale full of menace and suspense the final battle between good and evil must be fought. This is a story that transcends age. Beautifully written, subtle and evocative, THE GIANT UNDER THE SNOW transports the reader into an intensely atmospheric world where the imagination knows no bounds.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 208
 Edition: New
 Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 21 Mar 2007
ISBN 10: 1842555456
ISBN 13: 9781842555453
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: Back in 1968, 'Giant' heralded the arrival of a major new talent in children's fiction. Alan Garner claimed: 'Mr Gordon uses adrenalin for ink.' GIANT stayed in the memories of readers for over 30 years. Orion's new edition - subtly updated for a new generation - was unanimously well-received on its publication in hardback: 'the story has lost none of its magic and menace. Both gripping and beautifully written, it should mesmerise a new generation' Bookseller 'a very modern fantasy' Write Away 'a stirring tale of the Green Man which has not dated since publication in 1968' Geraldine Brennan, Times Educational Supplement 'atmospheric and chilling and sure to grip a new generation of young readers' Woman's Weekly A chilling stand-alone novel with an original vision and breathtaking action sequences. Lavishly produced with new artwork by acclaimed illustrator, Gary Blythe.

Media Reviews
'The welcome return of a beautiful tale beautifully wrought... has lost none of its magic in the 30 years since it was first published.' THE HERALD
Author Bio
John Gordon was born in 1925. A Geordie by birth, he moved to East Anglia with his family at the age of twelve. He served in the Navy during the Second World War and afterwards worked as a journalist. He is widely recognised as one of the finest contemporary writers of horror and the supernatural. His books include The Burning Baby and Other Ghosts, Gilray's Ghost, The Flesh Eater and The Midwinter Watch. Married with two grown-up children, he lives in Norwich.