The Gawgon and the Boy

The Gawgon and the Boy

199 pages
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Published: 7 May 2001
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ISBN: 9780142500002

Format: Paperback

Language: English

Publisher: Puffin Books

Publication date: 13 January 2003

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A riotously funny and deeply personal story of wonder, discovery and friendship, full of eccentric characters and fantastical adventures, by one of America's best-loved authors. When David falls ill his tough old Aunt Annie offers to tutor him, and he soon grows fond of The Gawgon, as he nicknames her because of her resemblance to the terrifyuing Gawgon Medusa of Greek myth. Together they embark on exciting imaginary adventures rescuing King Tut's treasure, scaling mountains and outwitting master criminals.