The book is complete and readable with all pages and cover intact. Dust

The book is complete and readable with all pages and cover intact. Dust jacket shrink wrap or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may have light notes highlighting or minor water exposure but nothing that affects readability. May be an ex-library copy and could include library markings or stickers.

Picture book. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 56 p. HBJ Contemporary

Picture book. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 56 p. HBJ Contemporary Classic. Audience: Children/juvenile. The Great Quillow (1944) is a literary fairy tale by James Thurber that follows the story of a small, clever toymaker who outwits a gluttonous giant to save his village. Plot Summary The Giant's Arrival: A ferocious and none-too-bright giant named Hunder arrives at an idyllic town and demands massive daily tributes, including three sheep, a pie made of a thousand apples, a chocolate as large as a spinning wheel, and new clothes and boots. Quillow's Role: While the town councilmen including the Blacksmith, Tailor, and Butcher propose failed physical solutions, Quillow, the town's shortest man and a gentle toymaker, is initially dismissed as an eccentric. The Psychological Trick: Quillow volunteers to tell Hunder stories to soothe him. He uses these stories to plant the seed of a "malady" in Hunder's mind. He tricks the giant into believing he is going insane by: Getting the townspeople to only speak the nonsense word "Woddly". Making Hunder believe the town's red chimneys are turning black, a supposed symptom of the illness. The Conclusion: Driven by fear of this imaginary "malady, " the giant is eventually led to his destruction, and Quillow, once mocked, becomes the town s hero. Key Themes Intelligence vs. Brute Strength: The story is a classic "David and Goliath" tale where a small hero uses his wits and courage to overcome physical power. Artistry and Creativity: Quillow uses his toys and storytelling as his primary weapons.

Size: 152x8x200; In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Size: 152x8x200; In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!