"A heartwarming and wonder-filled tale ... I highly recommend the book for all ages, but especially those children and 'children-at-heart' who've been enchanted by the stories of C.S. Lewis and know something of childhood wonder, the joys of reading, true friendship, and the bittersweet nature of growing up." - Steven Elmore, President of the CS Lewis Foundation.

"Judith McQuoid seamlessly blends meticulous research into Lewis's life story with imaginative storytelling and poignant reflections on her own family's past. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in C.S. Lewis, the city of Belfast, and Irish writing!" - Dr. David Clare, lecturer in Drama and English at Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick and author of Ireland in the Life and Work of C.S. Lewis (Palgrave Macmillan, 2025)

"A quietly charming, warmhearted story of enduring friendship." - Kirkus Reviews

" [A] class-conscious ode to dreamers, which suggests that imagination can curb the sting of harsh everyday realities." - Publishers Weekly

"Giant is clear-eyed and big-hearted ... telling truths we need to hear about hardship and injustice, and about how simple friendship can close the gaps that divide us." - Sam Thompson, author of The Wolfstongue Saga

"Early-twentieth century Belfast, from the grit and danger of the shipyards to the leafy suburbs, is vividly evoked in this compelling celebration of the magic of friendship and the imagination." - Sheena Wilkinson, author of Hope Against Hope