Erin Greengloves and Her Big Fight with Gunnar Lokka the Giant
M Stephen Clark
Paperback
(Independently published, May 29, 2019)
“Did ye ever hear tell of the Legend of the Green Glen? Of Langbane the Wolf and little Jacky Daw? Of the little pearl diver, the Water-Ouzel. And, of course, the tale of Erin Greengloves and her Big Fight with Gunnar Lokka the Giant. NO?? You surprise me, for it is a very famous story where I come from” – Tom Moss the Traveller.This is the story of a headstrong young girl who stands up for herself, her village and her beloved Green Glen when they are suddenly threatened by the arrival of Gunnar Lokka thoughtless and destructive giant. But how to get rid of this menace? Erin has the answer. With the help of Tom Moss the Traveller, she makes Gunnar Lokka the Giant an offer he can't refuse. Erin issues him with a Challenge consisting of three games; one of strength, one of stamina and one of courage.There can be only one winner, but fate takes a hand in the final act with a most unexpected turn of events. Erin Greengloves and her Big Fight with Gunnar Lokka the Giant is a modern folktale for well-read, young readers and anyone who likes a good story about independent heroines, foolish giants and amazing animals. There are five b/w illustrations by the author and some useful information about the animals mentioned in the story.If you like, you can also visit the 1320elements website where you'll find excerpts, and discover a great deal more about Erin Greengloves and the author M. Stephen Clark.