A Giant Man from a Tiny Town
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2018

A Giant Man from a Tiny Town

By Tom Ryan, Christopher Hoyt (Illustrator)

A giant seeks adventure but longs for home.

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32 pages
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Angus MacAskill, the Cape Breton Giant, is known for his strength and voice. Despite his love for St. Ann's, he leaves to find fortune and adventure. As he travels the world, performing for crowds, Angus's heart remains tied to his beloved Cape Breton. Will his journey lead him back to the place he cherishes most?

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When Angus MacAskill was still just a boy, he began to grow…and grow…and…grow! Known far and wide as the Cape Breton Giant, Angus was loved by his neighbours as much for his beautiful singing voice as for his renowned strength. But as much as Angus loved his little town of St. Ann’s, Cape Breton, he decided to leave and seek fortune and adventure. With heartfelt text from critically acclaimed author Tom Ryan and meticulously researched and joyful illustrations from Christopher Hoyt (A is for Adventure), A Giant Man from a Tiny Town tells the story of a remarkable man who travelled the world performing for crowds, but never stopped longing to return to the place he loved the best: his Cape Breton home.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about growing upBooks about musicBooks about travelBooks about giantsBooks about 19th century
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Book details

Publication
Published
April 1, 2019
First published
October 30, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781771086547

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