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Giant
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- Book Synopsis
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When Davy picks up work in the Lewis household, he strikes up a friendship with young Jacks who introduces him to a world of imagination and creativity. Set in Belfast in 1908, this fictionalised story on the childhood of C.S. Lewis highlights the power of stories. (Age 9+)
- Children's Books Ireland
Thrilling historical fiction on the childhood of beloved author CS Lewis. Davy, a working-class boy living in East Belfast in 1908, is sent to work at the wealthy Lewis household. When he meets Jacks - the name by which CS Lewis was known to friends and family - Davy is captivated by his friend's world of books and stories. Together the boys plunge into imagining and adventuring, and Davy discovers his own artistic talent. But when Davy is offered a job at the shipyard, and Jacks's mother falls gravely ill, their wondrous days of make-believe seem numbered. Will they lose their extraordinary shared world forever?
- About The Author
- Judith McQuoid was born in Belfast but grew up partly in Texas. She now lives in a small village in Northern Ireland, deep in the countryside but close to the city. Her homeland, its landscapes, and folklore inspire her to write authentic, enchanting stories for young people. Giant is her first middle-grade novel.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781915071828
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Little Island Books, (06 March 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 220
- Weight
- 200 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 129 mm
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