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Giant: The Unlikely Origins of Shim (Merlin Saga) de T.A. Barron
de T.A. Barron - Género: English
Sinopsis
A prequel to the bestselling Merlin saga starring Shim, a young giant who must embark on a dangerous adventure when he's shrunk to the size of a man's knee.
*An excellent jumping-in point for new readers as well as pleasurable reading for established fans
Simply delightful.Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Read it before you see it! The Merlin saga is soon to be a major motion picture!
Shim has only ever known a world of peace. Unusually big and strong even for a young giant, he lives on the magical isle of Fincayra, immersed in nature as well as tales of wizards, mer folk, and dragons.
Suddenly that world explodes in chaos. A terrible attack forces Shim and his mother to flee and take a hazardous journey to reach the only person who could possibly help them, the mysterious Domnu. But when a wager goes horribly wrong, Shim shrinks down to a tiny fraction of his size. Now only as tall as a mans knee, he finds himself lost in a deadly swamp. Worse yet, he has forgotten something important, something truly essential. But what?
As small as he is now, Shim must find giant-size courage. He embarks on a perilous quest to discover what happened, what secret he forgot, and what it really means to be a giant.
Combining his trademark passion, adventure, and spiritual depth, T. A. Barron tells the origin story of this beloved character from his highly acclaimed, international bestselling series, The Merlin Saga. As the Prequel to the Saga, this story is as big as a giant... and as magical as Merlin.
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When was the last time you read a book just for warmth?
Friend, Ive got the book for you! T.A. Barrons newest book and prequel to The Merlin Saga, GIANT, is such a lovely adventure that excites and wraps the reader in a world they dont want to leave.
Growing up, I was such a fan of T.A. Barron. His worlds were dreamscapes that I visited again and again. What a gift- to come back to a reading space that not only ignited my imagination, but was also a place of warmth in my life.
And, I adore the core line of his story- 'Bigness means more than the size of your bones.' Honestly, who doesnt need to hear that? Or be reminded of it? GIANT reminds us that our strength stems from our heart, our conviction.
Shim is also a charming main character whose vernacular I really enjoy. Im also a fan of how community is described in this book. And if youre looking for description that is brilliant but succinct? Youve found the right author.
Im highly recommending this book for anyone, young or old. Sometimes, we need a world that is an old friend; a place we can come to again and again. Fincayra, the magical island, is such a place. And if you havent read the rest of the Merlin series, you should rectify that immediately.1 Paul Lunger1,108 6
T.A. Barron's series on Merlin was always one that I found enjoyable & discovering a prequel to it made this reader even more exciting. With "Giant: The Unly Origins of Shim" we the reader go through a 3 part storyline involving who Shim is and the adventures that made him a big part of the latter series. The first piece of the story explains just how Shim got his name & also discusses what would be the fall of the giants. Part 2 has us seeing him on a quest to rescue a jewel to keep from Stangmar's hands & seeing Shim get used to his fate. The final piece wraps things up as we go back to the layer of Domnu & have him face his fears as well as the person holding his mother captive. Barron honestly could've had this be multiple short stories but instead seamless weaves his way through each of them giving we the reader a book that does what it intends to. While not perfect by any means, fans of the original Merlin series will delight in this simple & yet poignant book for dealing with the smallest giant of all in Shim.1 James Biser3,279 16
This is a great tale about Shim who is a friendly giant eager and ready for adventure. He is separated from his family and robbed of his memories and his immense size. He travels and faces danger and demonstrates his courage and kindness to all he meets. He shows that largeness is something more than the size of his bones.2023 Tamsyn1,315 6
Not a fan of giant-speak, a little the BFG. adventure children-s-fantasy fms Nav1,185 1 follower
Reads a bit a folk tale.kidsection magic-is-known prophecy K.D. BissonetteAuthor 6 books16
This is a delightful story! Can't wait to read more!!fantasy tween-teen Karen Hayes117 8
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