Back To ListJake and the Giant HandByPhilippa DowdingPublished September 2014Paperback$ 11.99Paperback$ 11.99PDF$ 11.99ePub$ 8.99 Add to CartShop LocalDescriptionThe first in a series of scary tall tales from award-winning children’s novelist Philippa Dowding.Why is Grandpa acting so weird? And why are there so many giant flies?Jake spends every summer on his grandpa’s farm. But this year, things are a little weird. First, there are huge flies everywhere. Second, Grandpa is acting kind of funny. And third, Jake’s friend Kate keeps trying to scare him with creepy stories. Last year’s tale about the swamp creature was bad enough, but this year’s story about a hand that someone found in a farmer’s field is even worse. And it wasn’t just any hand either. It was a giant’s hand!It might just be the creepiest story of all. It can’t be real. Can it?Of Related InterestThe Gargoyle at the GatesPhilippa DowdingBeautiful GoodbyeNancy RunstedlerThe Strange Gift of Gwendolyn GoldenPhilippa DowdingMyles and the Monster OutsidePhilippa DowdingA Bone to PickGina McMurchy-BarberReviews A fast-paced read...funny and creepyRichard ScrimgerPhilippa Dowding has cooked up a delicious blend of mystery, humour, and adventure that middle-grade readers are sure to devour!Richard ScarsbrookA tall tale for around the campfire.Allan StrattonRecommended ... Jake and the Giant Hand is a good book for reluctant readers. It is an easy read, with simple language and a similar presentation to a fireside ghost story.CM MagazineJake’s adventures and his questions will attract readers interested in ghost stories and mysteries, as well as adventure. The author’s tongue-in-cheek opening and closing will relieve any fears that some of these readers may develop.Resource LinksPreviousNextContributorsPhilippa DowdingPhilippa Dowding is an award-winning children’s author, a poet, musician and a copywriter. Her many literary nominations include the Silver Birch Express, Red Cedar, and Red Maple awards. She lives in Toronto.View Author Page Book DetailsPaperbackSeptember 20145x8 in136 pp9781459724211PDFSeptember 2014-136 pp9781459724228ePubSeptember 2014-136 pp9781459724235