Three children find an ornate Celtic buckle. To them it is 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. Beautifully written, subtle, and evocative, this story transcends age, transporting the reader into an intensely atmospheric world where the imagination knows no bounds.
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'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
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John Gordon has written 19 books for children, including The Burning Baby and Other Ghosts, The Flesh Eater, Gilray's Ghost, and The Midwinter Watch.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Britain's best literary secret,
By Richard Alderson (Surrey, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The giant under the snow (Hardcover)
The Giant Under the Snow is, without a doubt, one of the best children's books ever written. Yet despite being the equal of Harry Potter, The Hobbit and The Princess Bride, this dark magical tale is now almost impossible to find. The story concerns three school children (Jonquil, Bill and Arthur) who are drawn into a battle between good and evil for the possession of an ancient artifact. Not exactly an original premise, but John Gordon's execution introduces some new and creative elements such as the terrifying leathermen. The background behind the giant itself is an inspired mix of inventive writing and historical research which makes the story all the more believable. Another print run is long over due!
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A minor classic,
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This review is from: The giant under the snow (Hardcover)
A suspense novel for readers of about junior high school level, The Giant Under the Snow concerns English schoolkids Jonquil, Bill, and Arf (short for Arthur), who become entangled in a magical struggle for what appears to be the spirit of the land itself. Gordon's writing is evocative and atmospheric, his characters are finely drawn and non-stereotypical, and the fantastic elements of the story are so original that they still seem fresh today, decades after I first read this book as a youngster. This book deserves a new print run.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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at last,
By emma parker (London, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The giant under the snow (Hardcover)
Like everyone else here, I too have been looking for this book for ages having read it as a kid - I was enthralled by it. It is atmospheric and exciting - a compelling read.
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