The Story Giant

Story

The Story Giant calls together a group of four children from across the globe in their dreams to help him find the one story that he doesn’t have and the only one that will save him. What follows is a quest through world tales to find the missing story.

Why we chose it

The Story Giant is a beautifully told story about stories and about the power of stories

Where it came from

Brian Patten was born in Liverpool and after leaving school at 15 became a reporter for a local newspaper and then the editor of Underdog where he came to know the other 'Liverpool poets’ Roger McGough and Adrian Henri. He is best known as a poet for adults as well as children.

Where it went next

In 2004 an edition of The Story Giant was published illustrated by Chris Riddell.

In 2017 it was adapted for theatre and performed at the Liverpool Everyman

Associated stories

Brian Patten has written a number of books also illustrated by Chris Riddell, Beowulf and the Monster, Juggling With Gerbils, Gargling With Jelly, Thawing Frozen Frogs and The Utter Nutters.

His other books for children include; The Elephant and the Flower, Jumping Mouse, Emma's Doll, Mr Moon's Last Case, Jimmy Tag-Along, and the Impossible Parents series, illustrated by Arthur Robins,

The Story Giant has been compared to other narratives which weave stories together, most frequently 1001 Arabian Nights.