Boy Giant

A stunning story of hope, humanity, friendship and high-seas adventure, inspired by Gulliver''s Travels ''A sparkling adventure . . . deeply vital for our times'' LoveReading4Kids Having fled war-torn Afghanistan in a boat now sure to sink, refugee Omar prepares to be lost to the waves. But then he wakes up, on a beach, surrounded by people each no bigger than his baby finger. As it turns out, these little people need saving just as much as he does. Can this giant bring peace? And will he ever find his way back to his mum?

About the author

Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE FRSL FKC DL is a writer, playwright, performer and librettist. The author of more than 150 children’s books, he has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and in almost 40 languages. A former teacher and vocal spokesperson for the benefits of reading for pleasure, he is currently the President of Book Trust. Between 2003–2005 he was Children’s Laureate and in 2018 he was knighted for services to literature and charity. Many of Michael’s books have been adapted for stage and screen, including the phenomenal National Theatre adaptation of War Horse, which has been seen by over 10 million people in over 100 cities around the world, broke the West End record for weekly ticket sales, and won 5 Tony Awards and 2 Olivier Awards. Michael is also the co-founder, with his wife Clare, of the charity Farms for City Children.

Michael Foreman is one of the world’s best-loved children’s book illustrators. He has written and illustrated a vast range of books and has collaborated with many leading children’s authors including Michael Morpurgo and Terry Jones. His own books include the classics War Boy and War Game, winners of the Kate Greenaway Award and Smarties Book Prize respectively.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Morpurgo, Morpurgo Michael
• Assisted by: Michael Foreman (Illustration)
• Publisher: Haper Collins Children's Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 14
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 16.01.2025
• EAN: 9780008638702
• ISBN: 978-0-00-863870-2
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 27 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Cornwall, Afghanistan, English, JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Military & Wars, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Parents, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience, JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration, 21st Century, 21st century, c 2000 to c 2100, Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 8 years, Children’s / Teenage: Action & adventure stories