Book details
The Lightest Heaviest Things
Description
"The trees are tall, and the giants are not actually taller than the trees. You told me that the giants aren't real. I don't know if they're real. They look real, to me, but they also don't seem real. You don't see them, either."Peri, alone in her house, has spent a lot of time observing the silent, strangely sad giants that move just on the edge of her vision. They never speak. They never laugh. They are always alone. Drowning in her own loneliness, Peri doesn't think much about where the giants came from, or what they might need from her. When Peri's best friend Wink starts seeing the giants too, though, they decide that they need to find out why the giants are so sad and alone. This sets them off on a quest that neither of them is quite prepared for, through the woods and up the mountain. Magic, melancholy, and myth collide in their lives, showing them a world both worse and better than they ever knew. It's beginning.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
beginner
Length
150 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Reason 1: Insightful exploration of complex themes, providing readers with a deep understanding of the subject matter.
- Reason 2: Engaging narrative that captures the reader's attention from the first page to the last.
- Reason 3: Unique writing style that offers a fresh perspective and stands out from other works in the genre.
- Reason 4: Critical acclaim from both readers and critics, suggesting a high-quality literary experience.