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The Gargoyle (Hardcover)
Zana Fraillon; Illustrated by Ross Morgan
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R398
Discovery Miles 3 980
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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He's old, this gargoyle. Very old. Older than me. Older than
anyone. He looks tired. If I had a seat, I would give it to him. He
shuffles past me and stands near the door and watches the city
smushing past. I think I hear him sigh. An echoey, achy, hollow
sort of sigh, like the wind when it gusts down lanes and through
tunnels and in and out of the big drains that stretch under the
city. This is the moving story of an old gargoyle, forced off his
rooftop to make way for a new development in a barren cityscape,
and the child who encounters him on an overcrowded train. When the
gargoyle is ordered off the train, he leaves his suitcase behind.
The child opens the case and unleashes the gargoyle's many memories
of the city and its inhabitants. When the case crumbles, leaving
nothing but a small seed, the child decides to find a place to
bring the gargoyle, and the soul of the city, back. An
unforgettable story about conservation, ageing and legacies which
will leave a forever imprint on your heart. Praise for The
Gargoyle: 'Leaves a lasting impression of hope and kindness for our
world and all its beings . . . Lyrically sensational . . . striking
artwork . . . An exquisite legacy' Books+Publishing 'This is a
heartfelt tale with lots of interesting ideas to unpack and at its
core a simple plea for kindness and compassion' ReadPlus 'The
Gargoyle is a picture book that deserves a place on every child's
bookshelf. It is a book that will spark imagination and curiosity,
as well as empathy and compassion' Better Reading
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