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The Giant Under the Snow (Paperback)

by John Gordon (Author)
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  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Orion Childrens (6 April 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1842555227
  • ISBN-13: 978-1842555224
  • Product Dimensions: 20 x 13.6 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 491,867 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Becky Stradwick (Borders UK), THE BOOKSELLER 20.1.06

'has a timeless feel... contains some truly terrifying moments in an intensely exciting, evocative read.'


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'has a timeless feel... contains some truly terrifying moments in an intensely exciting, evocative read.' (Becky Stradwick (Borders UK) THE BOOKSELLER 20.1.06 )

'the story has lost none of its magic and menace. Both gripping and beautifully written, it should mesmerise a new generation.' (Angela Lockton (The Golden Treasury) THE BOOKSELLER 20.1.06 )

'John Gordon's direct prose style creates a dynamic and nervous tension, driving the action forward... a very modern fantasy.' (Ferelith Hordon WRITE AWAY )

'a stirring tale of the Green Man which has not dated since publication in 1968' (Geraldine Brennan TES )

'atmospheric and chilling and sure to grip a new generation of young readers.' (WOMAN'S WEEKLY )

'full of striking images' (Nick Lezard INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY )

'a beautiful reissue of the classic children's fantasy adventure' (Becca Pennicott FAVERSHAM NEWS )

'First published in 1968, Gordon's fantasy still remains fresh due to his finely-paired prose and lack of references dating his material. This is a book that will recall the works of Susan Cooper and Alan Garner in tis delieation of a classic clash when ancient eveil enters the present day. Gary Blythe's vignettes head each chapter, capturing the mood of a tale full of lurking menace.' (BOOKS FOR KEEPS )

'The pace of the narrative is rapid and there is a fierce and precise vitality in the descriptions... the account of the Green Man rising from the underground - at first menacing, ultimately benevolent - is stunning.' (Victor Watson INIS (Ireland) )
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A review of John Gordon's "The Giant under the Snow", 26 Jul 2004
This review is from: The Giant Under the Snow (Puffin Books) (Paperback)
I'm thankful to Mrs Cox, from Bounds Green School London, for introducing me to this book at the tender age of 5. There's a lot of furore over books like the Harry Potter series of His Dark Materials - this book, "The Giant Under the Snow" was producing a magical and believable storyworld AEONS before either of the aforementioned. John Gordon weaves a fantastic and dark tale of magic, of ancient tumulii and curses, and of course as with any decent kids book worth its salt, the children are the star. Anti-heroine Jonquil Winters is not a glory-seeker, rather has it thrust upon her by a series of coincidental circumstances which ultimately lead to a confrontation with an ancient evil lain dormant for centuries. Yeah yeah, I hear you say "It's all been done before" but bear in mind this book was written back in the 60s by an author who's not very well known but deserves to be (and is still writing to this day, also check out "The Midwinter Watch" by John Gordon.

For anyone mildly interested in chalk figures, iron age tombs and dark mysterious magic, I cannot recommend this book highly enough. If you can find a copy (it's out of print) you're lucky. It took me 25 years to find one..!

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best childrens' tales, 11 Jun 2003
By Faye Lewis (Hartlepool, Cleveland United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Giant Under the Snow (Puffin Books) (Paperback)
I first read The Giant Under The Snow at the age of eleven, and immediatly found myself drawn to it. This book, although written for a children's audience, has to be on of the most beautiffuly descriptive literrary pieces I have ever come across. The story focuses around three children who find a missing part of a belt, which if used properly can summon a dark lord from his rest. The three children, with the help of Elizabeth Gooenough, embark on a journey to defeat the warlord. The dark, often gothic imagery used to describe the woods is absolutley beautiful, And although written for a younger audience, not once does this book patronise the intelligence of kids. The book is a dark, mean and moody story, with imagery almost straight out of a Tim Burton film. I highly reccomend purchasing this book, as it is no longer in print and it is fantastic story. Faye.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Dark magic........, 29 May 2007
By Wordy (Cromer, Norfolk United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Giant Under the Snow (Paperback)
'The Giant under the snow' is the tale of three children who find themselves pulled against their will into the final battle of a secret war that began thousands of years ago. In the last few days before christmas, Jonquil discovers an ancient belt buckle on a strange earth mound in the forest. It quickly becomes clear that the buckle is more than it seems, and there are dark forces who will do anything to possess it.....as the snow falls and the fog descends, the children realise they have no choice but to see it through to the end.

Beautifully written and wonderfully atmospheric, the author taps into that sense of how different the world feels when thick snow and fog change the landscape. A normally busy street can feel very creepy on a dark foggy night. Particularly when you realise a mysterious black hound is trailing your every move...... The book has a genuinely unsettling and claustrophobic feel that actually might be a bit much for younger children.

In reality, the story is based around a mixture of viking and celtic legends. Many of the locations in the story are based on real sites in the authors' home county of Norfolk. I am really pleased to see this back in print - it was one of my favourite childhood books,and is every bit as engrossing for children now. You won't be disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book.
Can I concur with what so many of the readers have written below. I read this book thirty-odd years ago as a child and it's one of the few books which I have always kept with me... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars even after all these years
i stumbled across this book a couple of years back while rummaging through my parent's attic. it must have been nearly thirty years since i read it, but when i picked it up and... Read more
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I first read this when I was about 9 years old and in the following two years took it out of the library and read it about 8 times. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Like a Dream....
I discovered this novel in a classroom bookcase in 1981. Perusing it on account of its slightly sinister cover illustration, I began reading what raplidly became my favourite... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant childrens fantasy
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4.0 out of 5 stars It grows on you!
When I first read this book, aged about twelve, I found it an enjoyable enough fantasy/adventure story, but not one that I would go back to re-read. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great writer!
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