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The Thing About Giants

Narrated by Katherine Moran

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Pub Date Jun 09 2026 | Archive Date Jun 16 2026

RBmedia | Recorded Books


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Description

Jacq is destined to hunt fearsome giants to protect her city—but when she meets a sensitive young giant named Corman in the forest, she realizes the world isn't quite what she's been taught. A page-turning adventure full of heart.

Thirteen-year-old Jacq Dyer is the daughter of two renowned giant hunters, although she's never had much stomach for what they do. In a city built from giants' bones, people rely on hunters to keep them prosperous and safe, and everyone knows that giants are violent, senseless creatures … aren't they? But when an accident leaves Jacq lost and injured in the wilderness, she ends up face-to-face with Corman, a frightened young giant, and Misneach, his overgrown badger. Corman has just lost his dad to hunters, and he and Jacq must learn to trust each other if they're going to find their ways home. But as they start finding out the truth about giant hunting—and the shadowy Resistance Jacq has grown up hating—they discover there's more at stake than either of their people know. With captivating world-building and rich characters, debut author Christopher Galvin offers an engrossing and thought-provoking tale.

Jacq is destined to hunt fearsome giants to protect her city—but when she meets a sensitive young giant named Corman in the forest, she realizes the world isn't quite what she's been taught. A...


Advance Praise

"An imaginative, heartfelt reminder that we’re fearsome, beautiful creatures living in the world together."
Kirkus Reviews

"A truly exceptional fantasy adventure that is sure to be a GIANT success. Galvin has created a big, epic world with characters that will capture your heart. I loved it."
—AF Steadman, author of the Skandar series

In this page-turning debut, Galvin crafts lovable characters who manage to conjure up bravery in even the most trying situations, proving that even those who have been taught to hate one another can learn to come together.
—Booklist

"An imaginative, heartfelt reminder that we’re fearsome, beautiful creatures living in the world together."
Kirkus Reviews

"A truly exceptional fantasy adventure that is sure to be a GIANT success...


Available Editions

EDITION Audiobook, Unabridged
ISBN 9798899732966
PRICE $27.99 (USD)
DURATION 8 Hours, 2 Minutes

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