Escape to Giantopia-an incredible, wondrous world filled with fantastical adventures. Ride upon Fireflyers made of living luminescent color, fly with majestic snow-white butterflies, jump from spectacularly tall waterfalls into crystalline waters, and befriend the wise and kind animals of Giantopia. When Jaeya and her cousins, Calen and Cyla, notice a house in the neighborhood that they can't remember seeing before, they decide to investigate-and find themselves carried away by a stupid, conceited giant named Diffendumpf. Excited about his new "pets" Diffendumpf carries the children to Giantopia, a land that was once peaceful and free, but has been taken over by bumbling giants who capture and mistreat its special talking animals.
Giantopia's giants may be cruel and foolish, but they live in a stunningly beautiful realm, with vibrant colors, jumbo-sized flora and fauna, and magical waters. Giantopia's many wonders-edible golden sunlight, tree-sized flowers, and musical, multicolored stars-will transport readers into a world of enchantment. The animals of Giantopia, despite their dire circumstances, add to its charms, with pink kangaroos, a giant beagle named Montesquieu, rainbow-striped zebras, and a host of others who treat the children with warmth, compassion, and a sprinkling of lighthearted humor.
The animals also assist Jaeya and team with the challenges they encounter during their ordeal. As they face the evil giants and the threat they represent, the trio must also face their individual fears, sorrows, and uncertainties. Along the way, Montesquieu teaches them a sacred code-"do to others as you would have them do to you"-and spiritual principles, including prayer and the "peace that passes understanding." Readers will feel a deep affection for these intelligent, appealing characters, as they forge their way forward and make the ultimate decision: to return to their world, or join the animals to battle the Giants and restore Giantopia to the place of wonder, peace, and freedom that it was originally meant to be.
