What's the Name of That Book??? discussion

I read this book in the 1980s. There were large pictures on every page. The art was reminiscent of Arthur Rackham or the 1980s movie "Flight of Dragons." The figures could be quite grotesque with pointy ears, grey skin, or warts.

The main character is a young girl. At one point she has to cross a wide canyon or chasm on a very thin or invisible string. I believe there is an ogress, troll, or giant that she outwits. The layout of the book was landscape (not portrait) and the cover had a purple border. Any help you could provide finding this book would be greatly appreciated!

Was this a picture book or a child's novel?

How old is the girl in the story?

Rainbowheart wrote: "Was this a picture book or a child's novel?

How old is the girl in the story?"

My memories of this book are vague but it was not a novel. It was a picture book with a lot more words than a normal picture book. The girl was between 5 and 11 years old. I am sorry this isn't more specific.

This book has been found. It was MOLLIE WHUPPIE AND THE GIANT by Robin Muller, Scholastic-Tab Publications, 1982.

Glad you found your book, Douglas. Here's the link - Mollie Whuppie and the Giant by Robin Muller.