Jake and the Giant Hand [Paperback]

The first in a series of scary tall tales from award-winning childrens novelist Philippa Dowding.

Why is Grandpa acting so weird? And why are there so manygiantflies?

Jake spends every summer on his grandpas farm. But this year, things are a little weird. First, there are huge flies everywhere. Second, Grandpa is acting kind of funny. And third, Jakes friend Kate keeps trying to scare him with creepy stories. Last years tale about the swamp creature was bad enough, but this years story about a hand that someone found in a farmers field is even worse. And it wasnt just any hand either. It was a giants hand!

It might just be the creepiest story of all.It cant be real. Can it?This is a well-crafted horror story with a suspenseful buildup and truly creepy details . . .Philippa Dowding has cooked up a delicious blend of mystery, humour, and adventure that middle-grade readers are sure to devour!Jakes adventures and his questions will attract readers interested in ghost stories and mysteries, as well as adventure. The authors tongue-in-cheek opening and closing will relieve any fears that some of these readers may develop.Jake doesnt really believe a giants hand was found in a field near his grandfathers farm, but when Jake begins noticing giant flies buzzing around and Grandpa says the basement is off-limits, he doesnt know what to believe.Recommended ...Jake and the Giant Handis a good book for reluctant readers. It is an easy read, with simple language and a similar presentation to a fireside ghost story.A fast-paced read...funny and creepyA tall tale for around the campfire.