A Giant Man from a Tiny Town by Tom Ryan
When Angus MacAskill was still just a boy, he began to grow...and grow...and...grow! Known far and wide as the Scottish Giant, Angus was loved by his neighbours as much for his beautiful singing voice as for his renowned strength. After emigrated to Canada, he decided to leave and seek fortune and adventure. With heartfelt text from critically acclaimed author Tom Ryan and meticulously researched and joyful illustrations from Christopher Hoyt. A Giant Man from a Tiny Town tells the story of a remarkable man who travelled the world performing for crowds, but never stopped longing to return home.
?Tom Ryan was born and raised in Inverness, Cape Breton. He studied English at Mount Allison University and then moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he studied film production. He currently lives in Halifax with his husband and their dog, Wheeler. For more information, visit tomryanauthor.com. ?Christopher Hoyt is an illustrator living and working in Canada, where he finds himself ever fascinated with folklore and history. His work can be found in museums across the country, as well as in dozens of book titles. He also illustrated the popular outdoor-themed book A is for Adventure. This is his second children's book.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781771086547 |
| ISBN 10 | 1771086548 |
| Title | A Giant Man from a Tiny Town |
| Author | Tom Ryan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Nimbus Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2019-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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