Helen is a fine hand with a slingshot, and more than at home in the woods. After all, she was raised by bears. When she stumbles upon three evil giants, she hatches the perfect plan to rid the land of them. Well, almost perfect….

Andy Jones’s hilarious new folktale adaptation/middle reader is jam-packed with adventure and tales of adventure. It celebrates brave and resourceful girls, blended families, and storytelling itself, and features delightfully quirky illustrations by Katie Brosnan.

• Included in the Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids & Teens (Autumn 2020)
• Included in the Globe and Mail's 2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Young Readers