Ogres / Jeffrey, Gary

Describes the characteristics of ogres and legends and folklore about the mythical creatures and features a retelling of the tale "Tom Hickathrift and the Ogre of Tilney Marsh," told in graphic novel format, in which a man renowned for his large stature gains fame and fortune by defeating an ogre in battle.

Describes ogres found in folklore, presents a graphic retelling of an English tale about an encounter with an ogre, and provides summaries of other tales featuring these mythical creatures.