The Earth Giant Author:Melvin Burgess During a huge storm, a tree is ripped from the ground and Amy knows the giant has been unearthed. Amy and Giant have a deep, mysterious connection and can communicate without words, but Amy's older brother, Peter, can't understand Giant at all. As Amy tries to protect Giant until she can return to her planet, Peter is both fascinated and frighte... more »ned. Will he tell their parents and put everyone in danger? "A wonderfully cinematic adventure The story rockets to its exciting conclusion with a gleaming sense of otherworldliness." Kirkus Reviews (pointer review) "The relationship between the loving Amy and the nurturing giant is a fascinating and touching one." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books« less