In "The Giant-Slayer" by Iain Lawrence, the story follows a young boy named Tom who is grappling with his own fears and insecurities. When his family must confront a series of mythical giants that have begun to terrorize their village, Tom finds himself at the center of the adventure. With the help of his friends and his own ingenuity, he ventures into the unknown to uncover the truth behind these giants. As Tom faces both external challenges and his inner demons, he learns the importance of courage, friendship, and standing up for what is right. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 304 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Random House USA Inc .

Iain Lawrence was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, the second of four children. He studied journalism in Vancouver and went to work for the Prince Rupert Daily News. Eighteen years later, he went to work on a fish farm before he started writing full-time. He learned to sail at the age of nine, and as he grew up, boating became a huge part of his life. He lives with his long-time partner Kristin and dog Skipper on a remote radio-transmission site on an island off Prince Rupert, British Columbia.