THE GIANT WHO HAD NO HEART

by Linda--Adapt. & Illus. Allen ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 1, 1988

A somewhat simplified Norwegian folk tale, close to Dasent's version but less colorful in its turns of phrase and with two significant changes: the hero is called Ashiepattle (a male equivalent of the name ""Cinderella,"" although he is a much-loved youngest son) rather than Boots; and the giant bursts with anger when he is asked to repent--in Dasent, he's betrayed by Boots, who has just promised to spare him. The illustrations have been painted in pallid colors, in a primitive style inspired by Swedish folk art, by the ""self-taught"" illustrator. An acceptable, if undistinguished, edition of a well-known story.

Pub Date: April 1, 1988

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: 40

Publisher: Philomel/Putnam

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: March 15, 1988

Categories: CHILDREN'S