"The Book of Friendly Giants" by Eunice Fuller is a children's book written in the early 20th century. The book seeks to rewrite the narrative around giants, depicting them as kind and friendly creatures rather than the cruel beings often portrayed in traditional tales. It introduces characters like Ivan, a herdboy, and various giants who are depicted in whimsical stories that emphasize friendship and adventure." "The opening of the book begins by
defending giants against their negative reputation, suggesting that most stories misrepresent them due to fear and misunderstanding. It introduces Ivan, a lonely herdboy who tends sheep and dreams of a more exciting life. One day he encounters a giant named Costan, who is wounded and in need of help. After assisting Costan, Ivan is invited on an adventure into Giantland, where he experiences a world of friendly giants and extraordinary merriment. The stage is set for a series of adventures rooted in kindness and curiosity, showcasing the unexpected friendships that can arise between humans and giants." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
The giant and the herdboy -- The giants' ship -- How the giants got the best of Thor -- The cunning of Fin's wife -- How Jack found the giant Riverrath -- The giants' pot -- The giant who rode on the Ark -- The wigwam giants -- The giant who became a saint -- Gargantua -- The man who went to the giants' country -- The giant who came back.
Credits
ellinora and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Reading Level
Reading ease score: 89.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
