The Thing About Giants : Legend, fantasy and adventure combine in the BIGGEST debut of the year. A fast-paced tale of bravery and unlikely friendship for age 9-12.

Author: Galvin, Christopher

Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage)

Published on 4 June 2026 by Walker Books Ltd in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 352 pages
143 x 224 x 28 | 420g

With the sweeping adventure of Impossible Creatures, the unlikely friendship of The Last Bear and the action and pace of Skandar, this is the must-read middle-grade adventure of the year.

Folklore, fantasy and adventure combine in the BIGGEST debut of the year.

'A truly exceptional fantasy adventure. A big, epic world with characters that will capture your heart. I loved it.' AF Steadman, author of Skandar'A thrilling and immersive adventure with a giant heart.' Pari Thomson, author of GreenwildJacq is the daughter of giant hunters.

Corman is a young giant on his first trip above ground.

Two stories, two lives and two worlds collide.

Jacq Dyer is the daughter of renowned giant hunters and is soon to follow in their footsteps. Everyone knows that giants are violent, senseless creatures … aren’t they?But when an accident leaves Jacq lost and injured in the wilderness, she comes face-to-face with Corman, a young giant. As they uncover the truth about each other’s worlds, they find that not all tall tales are true – and that it’s up to them to set things right.

'Warm, funny and filled with heart, this is a wonderful adventure. Chris Galvin is a new middle grade star.' Pádraig Kenny'A stunning debut – crackles with myth and magic. A triumph!' Patricia Forde, Irish Children's Laureate“A gripping read from the first page that transports the reader into a world that is both fantastical and relatable.” Eilish Fisher, award-winning author of Fia and the Last Snow DeerSkandar meets The BFG in this powerful, cinematic middle grade adventure from a stand-out new Irish voice.