Gemma lives in an old fashioned doll house with her mother and father. They have a fine life where things never change. She wonders if she will grow up but is told she will always be their little girl. They tell her stories about a time with giants, but for Gemma, nothing different is ever outside her window.
And then in the next illustration, we see a huge eye looking through the it.
The house moves as though an earthquake is shaking it. A giant girl peers inside the house. Soon afterwards, Gemma and her family’s life changes. Some of these changes are good but others are bad.
And then in the next illustration, we see a huge eye looking through the it.
They get new clothes and then even more new clothes.
A book arrives and Gemma is shown pictures of the wonders of the world. Then one day, Gemma is removed from her house. The giant girl shows her the world.
As beautiful as it is, Gemma just wants to go home.
Marie Lafrance's illustrations are gorgeous! The beauty of her art contrasts with the disturbing elements of this strange tale. This juxtaposition of whimsy and weird is what I like most! I appreciate finishing a story wondering what the heck happened? This is one of those. I'm pondering how are we like Gemma? How are we like the giant girl?
Marie Lafrance's illustrations are gorgeous! The beauty of her art contrasts with the disturbing elements of this strange tale. This juxtaposition of whimsy and weird is what I like most! I appreciate finishing a story wondering what the heck happened? This is one of those. I'm pondering how are we like Gemma? How are we like the giant girl?
I wish I had people to discuss this with.
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