Last Giants, The
Publication Information
Author:  Place, Francois	Illustrator:  Place, Francois
Title:  Last Giants, The	Date:  1992
Publisher:  David R. Godine	City:  Boston, MA
ISBN, paperback:  0-87923-990-5	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:	Young Adult:
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    legends, tales and myths
HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies
Summary:
During the days of sailing ships a European gentleman buys a mysterious tooth with a map on it which takes him on a long adventure to a land of peaceful giants. When he writes a book about his travels, tragic events occur. The illustrations are reminiscent of the travel journals with watercolors kept by European ladies and gentlemen.
Teaching Ideas:
Although the vocabulary and sea-faring jargon may require advance preparation, the book offers excellent teaching opportunities of the story as a parable of colonial expansion. The story encourages the study of the development of symbols, i.e. the magic skin of the giants. Students might also enjoy comparing the book with real travel journals from this period.
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Geography > locations > continents/regions > Europe History > region > Britain > British colonialism History > region > Europe Literature and Language > figurative language > symbolism Literature and Language > mythology

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