The Book of Friendly Giants

The giants have gotten a raw deal. For centuries, storytellers have painted them as monsters, bone-crushing, boy-threatening horrors lurking at the top of beanstalks. But what if they've got it all wrong? Eunice Fuller mounts an affectionate defense in this whimsically argued 1914 tale, suggesting that giants are actually the kindest, most helpful folk in the world. We've just been listening to the wrong stories. Meet Ivan, a lonely herdboy who tends his sheep and dreams of something more. When he stumbles upon a wounded giant named Costan and helps him, Ivan is invited into Giantland, a realm of enormous hospitality, big-hearted mischief, and extraordinary friendship. Here, giants the size of oak trees prove that kindness scales quite nicely. Fuller writes with gentle wit and earnest conviction, reimagining monsters as misunderstood neighbors. The result is a tender adventure about looking beyond appearances and discovering that the friendliest giants were hiding in plain sight all along. Perfect for young readers who prefer their giants generous rather than grumpy.