Jup-Jup's Giant Adventure
by Joan M. Miller

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When fourteen-year-old Jessica Graves was sent to spend the summer at her aunt’s house in the countryside, she was definitely not pleased. She had much better things to do with her summer vacation. But that all changed when she discovered an ancient, red leather-bound book in her aunt’s library. The first time she opened it, Jessica found herself, quite literally, inside a world of magic and wonder. And she had been eagerly awaiting a chance to return to the Magical Realms ever since. However when that chance finally comes, she does not meet a charming prince and princess, and dashing knights in shining armour like she did the first time. Instead, she encounters a giant named Jup-Jup who is searching for more of his kind. As this unlikely duo travels together, Jessica discovers much about giants, and Jup-Jup learns how to live in a world of humans. The two share many adventures, including an encounter with unscrupulous giant hunters, a battle with a fearsome swamp creature, and a run-in with rogue, man-eating giants. Through it all, Jessica learns once again about the value of friendship and the necessity of doing the right thing—even when that might not be the easiest thing to do. Oh, and by the way, their search is successful, and Jup-Jup finally finds more giants… but then what happens?

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Joan M. Miller was an active writer throughout her younger years, but when she began studying English Literature in university, she stopped writing because she no longer felt confident in her own abilities. That changed when she had children who inspired her to write again. She created the first story in the Jessica’s Quest series to amuse the youngsters during a lengthy road trip. After she wrote the book that captured that story, her children asked her to write more books, coming up with ideas for Jessica’s adventures and inventive names for the different characters as they were introduced. Although the stories were initially created over thirty years ago when her children were young, Joan decided to begin publishing the books after she retired. She hopes that young readers will come away from these stories with a better appreciation of the power of friendship, and with an understanding of how to cope in a world where not everyone shares the same values or outlooks. Joan and her husband are currently enjoying retirement in their home on Lake of the Woods, Ontario. When she’s not working on her stories, she enjoys gardening, quilting, stained-glass work, and spending time with family. To follow or connect with the author, please visit: www.joanmmiller.com Also by Joan M. Miller: A Dragon’s Tears - Book One of the Jessica’s Quest Series

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