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The Giants and the Joneses

Julia Donaldson

Jumbeelia the young giantess loves to hear the old story about the iggly plop who climbed up the bimplestonk to the giants' land of Groil. Then, one day, she throws a bimple over the edge of Groil.
Down, down, down Jumbeelia climbs--right down into the land of the iggly plops, where she discovers Colette, Poppy, and Stephen Jones; puts them into her canvas bag; and carries them back to Groil.
Soon the children find themselves shut in her dollhouse, with no visible means of escape. With danger surrounding them at every turn, the children must use all their wits to survive and figure out a way to get back home. . . .

Book Details

  • Publisher: Square Fish
  • Publish Date: May 27th, 2008
  • Pages: 224
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.90in - 5.20in - 0.70in - 0.55lb
  • EAN: 9780312379612
  • Recommended age: 08-10
  • Categories: Fantasy - GeneralAction & Adventure - General

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About the Author

Swearingen, Greg: -

Greg Swearingen is a graduate of Columbus College of Art and Design. He was awarded the Norman Rockwell at Stockbridge Award from the Society of Illustrators in 1998. He lives in Idaho.

Donaldson, Julia: - "Julia Donaldson has written some of the world's best-loved children's books, and was the 2011-2013 Children's Laureate. Her books include the modern classic The Gruffalo, the Princess Mirror-Belle series and Running on the Cracks, winner of the Nasen Inclusive Children's Book Award 2009. Julia also writes poems, songs and plays - and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh."

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Praise for this book

"An exciting story with a subtle message about respect and cooperation." --School Library Journal

"Whether read aloud or alone, this British import has an effervescent sincerity that makes it both enjoyable and memorable." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"The Giants and the Joneses had humour, suspense and an invented language that enthralled me." --The Evening Standard (London)

"Children will love this miniaturised adventure . . . it's set to be a giant hit." --The Herald (England)