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Giants Beware!
Make way for Claudette thegiant slayer in this delightful, fantastical adventure!
Claudette’s fondest wish is to slay a giant. But her village is so safe and quiet! What’s a future giant slayer to do?
With her best friend Marie (an aspiring princess), and her brother Gaston (a pastry-chef-to-be), Claudette embarks on a super-secret quest to find a giant—without parental perm...more
Claudette’s fondest wish is to slay a giant. But her village is so safe and quiet! What’s a future giant slayer to do?
With her best friend Marie (an aspiring princess), and her brother Gaston (a pastry-chef-to-be), Claudette embarks on a super-secret quest to find a giant—without parental perm...more
Paperback, 208 pages
Published
April 10th 2012
by First Second
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This book has everything comic book readers from ages 8 to 12 could ever dream of: Adventure! Laughs! Non-traditional gender roles! Peaceful conflict resolution! …wait, what? That’s right: Giants Beware! is not your typical comic book, but its unique qualities make it all the more special.
Young Claudette is determined to defeat the giants who populate the village storyteller’s yarns. She recruits her best friend, Marie (a princess in training), and her little brother, Gaston (an aspiring chef) t...more
Young Claudette is determined to defeat the giants who populate the village storyteller’s yarns. She recruits her best friend, Marie (a princess in training), and her little brother, Gaston (an aspiring chef) t...more
Giants Beware! is a riotous pseudo-medieval fantasy about would-be giant-slayers in a bounding, slaphappy, never less than perfectly clear style. It moves like a runaway train, ricocheting off various plot ideas, some developed, others tossed off, all of them made workable by the story's frankly synthetic fairy-tale milieu. Careening, effervescent, and frothing over with gags, it has charm to spare, though perhaps suffers from a certain thematic transparency and shallowness. I think a lot of rea...more
Ihastuttava, varmaankin enemmän ehkä lapsille tarkoitettu sarjakuvaromaani rohkeasta ja neuvokkaasta Claudettesta, joka haluaa taistella jättiläisiä vastaan, Claudetten pikkuveljestä Gastonista, joka pelkää kaikkea, mutta osaa leipoa ja kokata ja haluaa isänsä oppiin miekantekijäksi sekä prinsessaksi aikovasta markiisin tyttärestä Mariesta. Claudetten idoli on hänen isänsä, joka on menettänyt jalkansa sekä toisen käden taistelussa lohikäärmettä vastaan. Kun huhu ilkeästä vauvojen jalkoja syöväst...more
Giants Beware tells the story of the town of Mont Petit Pierre, and three brave children within: Claudette, a fierce little redhead; Marie, who aspires to be a princess; and Claudette's little brother Gaston, who is scared of everything but loves to cook and seeks his father's approval. Claudette and Gaston's father lost both legs and an arm in a battle against a dragon many years ago, and the town lives under the terrifying shadow of a "baby foot eating giant" living on Giant's Peak. Claudette...more
Graphics were fun and the overall plot to the story was a good one: brave/adventurous girl teaches friends, albeit in a less than honest manner, that they can be what they want to be in life if they make the effort and does so on a quest to kill the baby-feet-eating giant that has their village living in fear.
The fact that they learn they can be whatever they want to be is incidental and not intentional on Claudette's part, but still, Claudette, as the main character, is a strong-willed one and...more
The fact that they learn they can be whatever they want to be is incidental and not intentional on Claudette's part, but still, Claudette, as the main character, is a strong-willed one and...more
Claudette has big goals of becoming a giant slayer. Unfortunately for her, there are no giants to slay in her very safe walled city. Ever determined, Claudette sets out on an adventure with her friend Marie, who wants to be a princess, and her little brother Gaston, who wants to be a sword maker/pastry chef. Their quest: find and slay the baby-foot eating giant.
I don't know if I have to words to express how much I loved this. LOVED. It was smart and sweet and adorable and teaches about friendshi...more
I don't know if I have to words to express how much I loved this. LOVED. It was smart and sweet and adorable and teaches about friendshi...more
Reviewed by Kole for Book Sake.
This book was a pretty good book for kids. I was under the impression before reading it that it wasn’t just set for a really young audience. But I can’t judge the book on the fact that it’s for younger people. For that age range it was good, easy to understand and well designed and formatted. The only reason I had trouble was the fact that I’m not one of those kids, when I read I expect a better quality of writing. But like I said that’s the way the book should be....more
This book was a pretty good book for kids. I was under the impression before reading it that it wasn’t just set for a really young audience. But I can’t judge the book on the fact that it’s for younger people. For that age range it was good, easy to understand and well designed and formatted. The only reason I had trouble was the fact that I’m not one of those kids, when I read I expect a better quality of writing. But like I said that’s the way the book should be....more
Having a new baby means one of the first things I wonder is "What should I read to him?" The obliging people at NetGalley let me request children's books too, so here is the first Children's book review at E-volving Books!
*drumroll please*
Presenting Giant's Beware, a Graphic Novel Written by Jorge Aguirre; illustrated by Rafael Rosado
Call Giant's Beware a kid's book is possibly a misnomer here, this is a comic for all ages. I for one thoroughly enjoyed reading it, and smiled, giggled and D'awwww...more
*drumroll please*
Presenting Giant's Beware, a Graphic Novel Written by Jorge Aguirre; illustrated by Rafael Rosado
Call Giant's Beware a kid's book is possibly a misnomer here, this is a comic for all ages. I for one thoroughly enjoyed reading it, and smiled, giggled and D'awwww...more
Scruffy and loud, Claudette refuses to accept the watered-down version of how the town was saved from a giant many years ago. When signs seem to indicate that the giant, who was allowed to return to his home, is back to his evil habits of dining on the feet of babies, she tricks her friend Marie and her younger brother Gaston into joining her quest. All Marie is interested in is becoming a princess, and Gaston dreams of owning his own pastry shop. After the children leave the town's sanctuary, t...more
Giants beware, Claudette the Giant Slayer is about to begin her journey.
Claudette starts stirring up controversy from the first pages of the book. She lives in a safe and orderly little town, but unlike her fellow citizens, Claudette is thirsty for adventure. She sets out on her journey with 2 reluctant sidekicks in tow. Her brother, an aspiring chef, would really much rather be cooking, and her friend, Marie, would rather be a princess and living in a castle. Along the way, all 3 characters ma...more
Claudette starts stirring up controversy from the first pages of the book. She lives in a safe and orderly little town, but unlike her fellow citizens, Claudette is thirsty for adventure. She sets out on her journey with 2 reluctant sidekicks in tow. Her brother, an aspiring chef, would really much rather be cooking, and her friend, Marie, would rather be a princess and living in a castle. Along the way, all 3 characters ma...more
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Claudette is a warrior, just like her dad (and perhaps her mom as well.) She doesn’t want to be anything else in the world. And after hearing the story of how Marquis Pierre the XXXII chased the giant out of town, but let it go Claudette wants to find it...and kill it. But no one is allowed outside of the gate surrounding their town. How can she be a warrior if she can’t leave the town? With the help of her best friend Marie (an aspiring princess) and her brother Gaston...more
Claudette is a warrior, just like her dad (and perhaps her mom as well.) She doesn’t want to be anything else in the world. And after hearing the story of how Marquis Pierre the XXXII chased the giant out of town, but let it go Claudette wants to find it...and kill it. But no one is allowed outside of the gate surrounding their town. How can she be a warrior if she can’t leave the town? With the help of her best friend Marie (an aspiring princess) and her brother Gaston...more
This is a tremendously fun book. It has tons of appeal with regard to both story and illustrations.
The story was tremendously satisfying as a story--the introduction of the Danger, the Quest, the mischances along the way, and the final confrontation taking a pleasing twist. But what made me love this one is the characters, who defy the expectations and normative categorizations most beautifully.
Marie wants to be a princess, and Claudette, tomboy though she is, is a supportive friend, agreeing t...more
The story was tremendously satisfying as a story--the introduction of the Danger, the Quest, the mischances along the way, and the final confrontation taking a pleasing twist. But what made me love this one is the characters, who defy the expectations and normative categorizations most beautifully.
Marie wants to be a princess, and Claudette, tomboy though she is, is a supportive friend, agreeing t...more
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Graphic novels are by far the most popular genre of books in my school library. They come and go on a daily basis, so I'm always on the lookout for new ones to add. While there are many available graphic novels, many of them I don't find particularly enjoyable, the kids might, but I don't. However, I really enjoyed this one.
Not only are the characters delightful with more depth than one might expect in a graphic novel, but the plot has some delicious twists and turns. I loved the twist at the e...more
Not only are the characters delightful with more depth than one might expect in a graphic novel, but the plot has some delicious twists and turns. I loved the twist at the e...more
4.5 stars! (My 11 year old son gives it 4 stars.)
What a cute, cute book. Claudette (who reminds me somewhat of the girl in the Pixar movie Brave) seeks fame and fortune, and she figures the best route to achieve that is by killing the giant that eats the feet of babies. She enlists her brother Gaston as well as her good friend Marie, and all three plus Valiant, the dog, set forth on their adventure...although only Claudette knows the true nature of their journey.
I love the artwork--strong lines,...more
What a cute, cute book. Claudette (who reminds me somewhat of the girl in the Pixar movie Brave) seeks fame and fortune, and she figures the best route to achieve that is by killing the giant that eats the feet of babies. She enlists her brother Gaston as well as her good friend Marie, and all three plus Valiant, the dog, set forth on their adventure...although only Claudette knows the true nature of their journey.
I love the artwork--strong lines,...more
Sosado’s art that Booklist praises as both “manga-inspired” and having “distinctive characteristics of Charles Schulz” along with Aguirre’s classic storyline of a hero on a quest, combine in fairy tale that School Library Journal calls “ a fine balance between being action-and friendship-driven”. Claudette, who Publisher’s Weekly calls “delightfully spunky” fights evil with swordplay, and aspiring princess, Marie uses cleverness. Claudette’s brother, Gaston dreams of becoming a pastry chef/sword...more
What is the one thing you’re afraid of? The thing that would make you curl up under a pile of blankets and never come out?
Well, the heroine of this story, Claudette, has not and does not think she will EVER, find that one thing. And she’s tired of hearing all the boring stories about the baby feet eating giant that lives just outside her village. So, she comes to decision. She, Claudette the Brave, will slay the giant with the help of Marie, best friend and princess in training, Gaston, little b...more
Well, the heroine of this story, Claudette, has not and does not think she will EVER, find that one thing. And she’s tired of hearing all the boring stories about the baby feet eating giant that lives just outside her village. So, she comes to decision. She, Claudette the Brave, will slay the giant with the help of Marie, best friend and princess in training, Gaston, little b...more
I actually laughed out loud a couple times in this book, which is hard to get me to do. By blending things from our mundane world, like surveys full of 'less likely, more likely, etc.' mumbo jumbo, is where the laughs came from. The good thing is, these little incongruities between our world and a fantasy one didn't seem out of place! They were worked in nicely.
I don't know if there's a second one coming, but there were elements of the story that hung there and did nothing. Mostly the back story...more
I don't know if there's a second one coming, but there were elements of the story that hung there and did nothing. Mostly the back story...more
I've been waiting for this book for awhile and I'm happy to say I wasn't disappointed. Claudette's as feisty as I hoped, and her two traveling companions surprised me with their ingenuity. This could have been a normal quest tale and I would have been happy. Instead it is endearing and even when the danger is real there is never a sense that any real harm could befall the three adventures. What separates this comic from other children's comics is the hint that there is a bigger story to the tale...more
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By FirstSecond Books
Okay, I've read this book ages ago and today's the only time I get to review it. Good thing I wrote some notes about it. Anyways, I enjoyed reading Giants Beware not only because it has a strong female character but also because it caters to the modern young reader.
The dialogue here aren't that much filtered meaning some phrases needs Parental Guidance BUT I think the readers may hear those words all the time. Aside from the dialogue, the story is exciting...more
By FirstSecond Books
Okay, I've read this book ages ago and today's the only time I get to review it. Good thing I wrote some notes about it. Anyways, I enjoyed reading Giants Beware not only because it has a strong female character but also because it caters to the modern young reader.
The dialogue here aren't that much filtered meaning some phrases needs Parental Guidance BUT I think the readers may hear those words all the time. Aside from the dialogue, the story is exciting...more
Apr 20, 2013
Lauren
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
2nd - 5th boys and girls who like adventure stories
Shelves:
youth-transitional-books
Claudette is a fiery tomboy who wants nothing more than to slay the giants that plagued her village in days past. She lies to her brother and best friend in order to start her own quest of fame and glory. The children use their wits and courage to face deadly threats, and learn about the importance of friendship and finding their inner strengths. Beware Giants! has strong female characters and a positive lesson. The artwork is very imaginative with cinematic qualities. The framing is very origin...more
Claudette is a feisty warrior-in-training who's determined to follow her father's footsteps and slay a giant. Never mind that she's tiny, hotheaded, prone to irrational outbursts, and a girl. Claudette is absolutely sure that she is the one to find the giant who terrorizes her town.
Claudette does what any would-be-warrior does, she convinces her younger brother and her best friend to join her on a quest to slay the giant. They have to save the town! But, she runs into problems at every step. Fir...more
Claudette does what any would-be-warrior does, she convinces her younger brother and her best friend to join her on a quest to slay the giant. They have to save the town! But, she runs into problems at every step. Fir...more
Stick by your friends.
Wanting to be a princess in a career goal.
Don't always believe the details of village storyteller.
"Being brave means that even if you are scared, you can still look fear in the eyes and tell it ... I'm going to kick your ever-lovin' butt!... Being brave also means knowing when to ... RUN!!!" (p. 92-93)
New friends come in all sizes.
Just some of the things that I learned reading the graphic novel Giants Beware. This book reads like a really good Pixar movie plays - smart and...more
Wanting to be a princess in a career goal.
Don't always believe the details of village storyteller.
"Being brave means that even if you are scared, you can still look fear in the eyes and tell it ... I'm going to kick your ever-lovin' butt!... Being brave also means knowing when to ... RUN!!!" (p. 92-93)
New friends come in all sizes.
Just some of the things that I learned reading the graphic novel Giants Beware. This book reads like a really good Pixar movie plays - smart and...more
I appreciate that this book attempts to bridge the gender gap that often occurs in graphic novels, as most blatantly and shamelessly appeal to one gender. This graphic novel does not. Not because the story and characters are particularly appealing, but because the protagonist is completely androgynous. You can't tell if the brave giant-fighter is a girl or a boy, and when you do find out that the hero is female, it gets a little too "girl power". I think we have reached a point where there can b...more
Claudette is a hero in the making. She is brave and adventurous and ready to take on evil even if it comes in a package 10 times her size! Along with her best friend Marie (an aspiring princess) and her little brother Gaston (a budding pastry chef/wannabe blacksmith) Claudette sets out on a quest to slay the Giant who reportedly eats baby feet. On their journey the trio encounter many dangers, but each of their unique talents helps them progress. They find that the Giant isn't exactly what they...more
Claudette has always been a fighter, aspiring to slay monsters just like her father. When she hears stories about the giant that was once scared away from their village, Claudette knows this is her chance to become a famous warrior by killing it. She tricks her friend Marie and her little brother into accompanying her and soon they are off! But this adventure will be more than Claudette bargained for!
Likeably flawed, spirited characters and full-color artwork make this a graphic novel you should...more
Likeably flawed, spirited characters and full-color artwork make this a graphic novel you should...more
Years ago, a baby-feet-eating giant plagued Mont Petit Pierre until a marquis chased the behemoth to top of the largest mountain in the region. Since then no giant has ever bothered the town again. The fortress walls of Mont Petit Pierre are there to keep giants, monsters and magic out.
That's not enough for feisty young Claudette. In her mind, the giant needs to be slain. That's the only way to stay safe. There are too obstacles facing Claudette-getting out of town and getting help to go along....more
That's not enough for feisty young Claudette. In her mind, the giant needs to be slain. That's the only way to stay safe. There are too obstacles facing Claudette-getting out of town and getting help to go along....more
Apr 10, 2013
Hannah Cobb
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
ccpl-summer-reading-list-2013,
graphic-novel
Claudette dreams of becoming a great giant slayer. If she can just convince princess-to-be Marie and her little brother Gaston--an aspiring pastry chef--to join her on this adventure, she's sure she can handle the dangers outside her safe village. But when the young heroes sneak away from their parents, they discover that the outside world might be more than they can handle. They stumble into the Forest of Death, face off with the Mad River, and are nearly swept away in a terrifying thunderstorm...more
This is a great graphic novel for kids. It is fun, challenges gender stereotyping in that the three main characters are a girl who wants to kill giants and go on adventures; a girl who wants to become a princess; and a boy who wants to be a chef/swordsmith. It was a really engaging story and I am definitely going to add it to my 'Books to buy for 8-11 year old girl birthday present list' along with Igraine the Brave and Ella Enchanted.
77 of 1000
Claudette wants nothing more than to be a famous monster hunter like her father, but no one will give her a chance. When she sets out to defeat the baby-foot-eating giant, her best friend Marie (who wants to be a princess), and her little brother Gaston (a self training pastry chef) in tow, nothing will get in their way - not a cursed witch, a river king, or even the truth can stop these intrepid explorers from discovering what's really outside the walls of the city. Visually exciting...more
Claudette wants nothing more than to be a famous monster hunter like her father, but no one will give her a chance. When she sets out to defeat the baby-foot-eating giant, her best friend Marie (who wants to be a princess), and her little brother Gaston (a self training pastry chef) in tow, nothing will get in their way - not a cursed witch, a river king, or even the truth can stop these intrepid explorers from discovering what's really outside the walls of the city. Visually exciting...more
Claudette wants very much to kill a giant and drags her best friend Marie and little brother Gaston along for the adventure.
Gaston is adorable and dreams of being a master sword-maker and a gourmet chef on the side. The hilariously complicated meals he prepares in the wild on the way to slay the giant prove that he's already well on his way to being a chef.
Marie dreams of being a princess, and is quite serious in her pursuit of princessdom.
The "Baby-Feet-Eating-Giant" does not turn out to be q...more
Gaston is adorable and dreams of being a master sword-maker and a gourmet chef on the side. The hilariously complicated meals he prepares in the wild on the way to slay the giant prove that he's already well on his way to being a chef.
Marie dreams of being a princess, and is quite serious in her pursuit of princessdom.
The "Baby-Feet-Eating-Giant" does not turn out to be q...more
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Mar 05, 2012 06:20pm