Title: The Giants and the Joneses
Author: Julia Donaldson
Illustrator: Greg Swearingen
Genre: Fiction
Sub-Genre: Action and Adventure
Theme: Giants; Survival
Primary Characters: Colette, Poppy, and Stephen Jones
Secondary Characters: Jumbeelia
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Publisher and Date of Publication: Henry Holt and Company; 2004
Summary:
One day, Jumbeelia throws a bimple over the edge of Groil. Down Jumbeelia climbs, right down into the land of the iggly plops. This is where she discovers Colette, Poppy, and Stephen Jones. Not seeing any harm, she puts them into her canvas bag and carries them back to Groil. Soon, the Joneses find themselves shut in her dollhouse, with no means of escape. With danger surrounding them at every turn, the children must use all their wits to survive and figure out a way to get back to their home. I liked this book because it was so creative and imaginative. I like books that can take you to a different place, and this book definitely will transport you. This book can be compared to Jack and the Beanstalk.
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