Download The Tiny Giant Tiny Giants Volume 1 Audible Audio Edition Rebecka Ratcliffe Steve Ogden Little Voices Publishing Books

Product details Audible Audiobook Listening Length 4 hours and 45 minutes Program Type Audiobook Version Unabridged Publisher Little Voices Publishing Audible.com Release Date January 3, 2019 Whispersync for Voice Ready Language English, English ASIN B07ML4TKHC

The Tiny Giant Tiny Giants Volume 1 Audible Audio Edition Rebecka Ratcliffe Steve Ogden Little Voices Publishing Books Reviews

• The only downside is waiting for more!
  I read this book to see how if my almost 3rd grader would be able to handle it on her own or if we needed it for a read-a-loud. I ended up thoroughly enjoying it and rather forgot i was reading it to judge level. For an adult it is a solid YA fantasy with magic and mythical creatures being thrust into the life of a 6th grade boy. It's a simple read but in no way does it feel like it is written too simply. I’d comfortably say fourth graders would find it just the right level/speed so adjust for your kid’s level as needed. I will be gifting it to our third grade classroom for her advanced group in the fall because it truly is a fun and unique YA fantasy.
• Being a MG/YA paranormal romance author myself, who is in the midst of writing a stand-alone Urban Fantasy sequel to my debut romance novel I can understand the imagination it takes to write something that contains both magic and a mythical creature or two.
  
  Her oxymoronic title for her book of The Tiny Giant caught my eye and that of my inner-child, because of the contradiction it contains in having two total opposites being thrown together into one entity, in other words how can you have a usually huge GIANT that is also extremely TINY at the same time.
  
  In real life, nature has scores of hidden treasures and dangers, especially if you’re not looking or have miss seeing the signs; such as seeing a chipmunk or touching poison ivy; which is what the author, Rebecka Ratcliffe, has done in part here in her book when her protagonist, Dan, and Zeeble, with assistance of a tiny giant named Zeebie, discover that the area behind his home is fraught with perils and unseen enchantments.
  
  When Zeebie, a tiny giant appeared after Dan had the impulse to plant a bean in his garden and later had discovered him with his stories of a problematic past. Hearing them Dan decided to help him as best as he could, however as they began their clandestine journey they were confronted by a creature who had no place being in areas these two had to explore.
  
  The writing was totally appropriate for this genre and quite vivid in creating the images needed to make the story more enjoyable in its reader’s minds. And for doing this, my inner-child and I are happy to give Ms. Ratcliffe, the 5 STARS she’s gotten from us.
• I really enjoyed the concept behind this book. Dan, our main character, faces not only the reality of the magical in his own backyard, but the reality of being a kid In the present-day United States. He has school, homework, and chores to deal with that get in the way of his exploring the magic around him.
  
  I've given 4 stars because the first half or so of the book seemed... a bit more chaotic than I expected. Not that things weren't explained, but it felt like every moment, something new that seemed unrelated cropped up. It was a bombardment of things that didn't really give time to breathe. Everything did wrap up very well in the end, but I was kept far too off-balance to ignore it.
• I love YA fantasy novels and this one does not disappoint. I especially like it because it the stereotypical roles of certain characters (ie giants and dragons) have a fresh perspective AND you get to see a glimpse of the inner workings of the giants. The characters are well thought out and come to life as I read them. In short, I can’t wait for #2!!!
• Loved this book! The cover and illustrations are captivating and the story is a fast moving adventure with scary moments and humour. Great setting in the Pacific Northwest .