Discover Sussex’s very own gentle giant in Bevis the Giant: Hero of Arundel, a magical new children’s book inspired by local folklore, medieval legends and one of the Sussex’s most iconic castles.
Princess Josian dreams of becoming a knight of Arundel Castle, while her best friend Jim Puttock mostly dreams about pies. Life at the castle is peaceful and happy – until a dragon begins attacking nearby villages. Determined to prove herself, Josian drags Jim on a quest to find a legendary giant to save them… but Bevis isn’t the hero they were expecting.
Packed with humour, adventure and heart, this charming tale explores what it really means to be brave, featuring real-life Sussex locations like Swanbourne Lake, Arundel Castle and Bevis Tower, alongside local legends like the fearsome Knucker dragon of Lyminster.
Written by former teacher and local author Matt Twinley, it’s the first Landmark Legends book, a new series based on historic sites to help children explore Britain’s history and local folklore.
Perfect for young adventurers and budding historians between 6-10.
Find out more at landmark-legends.co.uk
