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Gentle Giant

By Michael Morpurgo

Adjectives

heartwarming thoughtful inspiring

Genres

Fairy Tales Friendship/Family Nature

What is Gentle Giant about?

On a secluded island in a shimmering lake, a lonely giant lives in isolation, befriended only by the wild creatures around him. One day, he rescues a girl from drowning, an act that sets off a transformative journey. Through their growing friendship, the giant discovers love and the courage to protect his cherished lake from impending destruction.

About the author

Michael Morpurgo is a much-loved British author who has written over a hundred books for children. He is best known for his story 'War Horse', which was made into a play and a film. Michael often writes about animals and adventures, inspiring children to imagine exciting worlds and discover the magic of stories.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Edition published

2013

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