A story of cunning, courage and survival, in which a girl sets out to save her father from the giant who turns people to stone When her father leaves to fight the giant, the child in the red dress is left alone. Many days and many nights go by. Every evening the girl says good night to herself in her mirror. When the last light burns down, the girl takes her mirror and a knife and sets out to find her father. The Stone Giant is a contemporary and timeless fairytale that tells of a child who succeeds where adults cannot.

"We chose The Stone Giant after we read it aloud around the Gecko Press meeting table and were mesmerised by Anna Hoeglund's extraordinary language and compelling storytelling." Julia Marshall, Publisher

About the Author
Anna Hoeglund is one of Sweden's foremost illustrators, who has written her own books as well as illustrating the work of other leading authors, and received many international awards.

Reviews
There was something magical and whimsical about this story ... absolutely stunning * idreamofallthebooks - Instagram * This is one of those lovely little books that you wish you had when you were a child * Good Reading * This is a lovely hand sized book which children will often return to, reading of the girl using her courage and ingenuity to rescue her father. And the delightful illustrations will attract their attention as they read the text...highly recommended * Readplus * A tale for a school aged child seeking adventure. * Sharon Greenaways Reviews *


Awards
Short-listed for Best Picture Book in the 4-7 category, The English Association 2021 (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9781776572731
Author Anna Hoglund
Format Hardback
Page Count 48
Imprint Gecko Press
Publisher Gecko Press
Weight(grams) 238g