The Giant Under the Snow (Puffin Books) [Import] [Paperback]

John Gordon (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Puffin Books; New Ed edition (November 25, 1971)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140305076
• ISBN-13: 978-0140305074
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Britain's best literary secret, March 23, 2003

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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!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A minor classic, August 17, 2000

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Daniel H. Bigelow (Cathlamet, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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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:

5.0 out of 5 stars at last, November 14, 2002

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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.