Earth Giant

by Melvin Burgess

As a great storm rages around their house, Amy and Peter hear a terrible noise that sounds like a dying giant. Amy knows that the sound is an ancient oak tree half a mile away, being ripped from the ground. Trapped among its roots is a secret that is for her alone.

She has met Giant in her mind even before she has seen her with her own eyes. Peter can't understand when Amy tries to tell him. Even after seeing the giant, he doesn't understand how Amy and Giant can share so much without words. For the first time in his life, Peter does not feel like the older brother. And Amy is asking him to keep the biggest secret he's ever known.

Genres: Fantasy, British Literature

176 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Melvin Burgess is a British author of children's fiction. His first book, The Cry of the Wolf, was published in 1990. He gained a certain amount of notoriety in 1996 with the publication of Junk, which was published in the shadow of the film of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting, and dealt with the trendy and controversial idea of heroin-addicted teenagers. Junk soon became, at least in Britain, one of the best-known children's books of the decade.

Burgess again courted predictable controversy in 2003, with the publication of Doing It, which dealt with underage sex. America created a show based on the book, Life As We Know It. In his other books, such as Bloodtide and The Ghost Behind the Wall, Burgess has dealt with less realist and sometimes fantastic themes. In 2001 Burgess wrote the novelisation of the film Billy Elliot, based on Lee Hall's screenplay. Polyphony is typical for his most famous novels.

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Reviews

[Liaken · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could never have anticipated this book. For me it was a parable about the "wild woman" who is killed and driven underground in every age.

[Rachel (Sfogs) · Rating 5 out of 5]

It may have been for children but it was a really good story!

[Bettie · Rating 2 out of 5]

[Abby Oberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book.To me it was very easy to read and very interesting. I like the character and how you can relate to her in your own life. Overall I think it is a very good book.