Ogres And Giants

People throughout time have told tales of giants, trolls, and ogres. This book explores the folklore and myths behind the stories.

"Fee! Fi! Fo! Fum! This wonderfully illustrated collection of stories is bursting with funny and fantastic characters from all around the world, including stomping giants, angry ogres, a very greedy troll, and a snorting, snarling minotaur lurking in a labyrinth." -- Back cover.

Explores the characters of fantasy & folklore and places them in historical context.

Giants and ogres appear in stories around the world. Engaging text and exciting computer-generated illustrations depict the history of giants, ogres, trolls, and other similar creatures. Readers will learn about the giants who, according to mythology, created Ireland’s unique landscape, the trolls from Scandinavian folklore, and everyone’s favorite movie ogre, Shrek.

Explores the characters of fantasy & folklore and places them in historical context.

(The Enchanted world). Includes bibliographic references and index.

"First published in the 'Mâetamorphose' collection directed by Ms. Barbara Canepa and Ms. Clotilde Vu"--Copyright page.

A young peasant rescues a princess from a giant, only to find that her father is the real problem.