The Boy and the Giant

By David Litchfield

A boy discovers a hidden giant and learns the power of friendship and acceptance.

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34 pages· 724 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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In Gableview, young Billy dismisses his grandad's tales of a Secret Giant who protects and helps the town. Skeptical and curious, Billy wonders why he's never seen this giant. When an unexpected encounter leaves the Giant's feelings hurt, Billy faces a choice: run from fear or embrace the unknown. As he seeks to make amends, Billy discovers the true value of friendship and acceptance, challenging his own perceptions. Can he befriend the kindest soul in town and bridge the gap between fear and understanding?

From the publisher

There is a Secret Giant in Gableview who has hands the size of tabletops, legs as long as drainpipes, and feet as big as rowing boats. But little Billy thinks the Giant is just a tall tale that his grandad likes to tell. According to Grandad, the Giant keeps the bears away when they go camping and rescues Billy’s favorite kite when it gets tangled up in the tallest tree. Grandad swears the Giant is real, but Billy’s not buying it. Why has he never seen the giant before? Why does the Giant stay hidden? Grandad knows why: People are afraid of things that look different. When Billy suddenly finds himself face-to-face with the Giant, he runs away in fear–and hurts the Giant’s feelings. But now he’s got an opportunity to make it up to him, and, just maybe, to be friends with the nicest guy in town.

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