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When the Giants Came to Town is a series of stories that follow Grammy, a little girl, as she recalls the time when gigantic figures roamed the hills beyond the mountains. These tales weave grandmotherly wisdom and playful encounters with towering friends, offering a delightful blend of family tradition and imaginative adventure for young readers.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Marcia Leonard
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