Gargoyles : Monsters in Stone

by Jennifer Dussling

This latest in the All Aboard Reading series looks at gargoyle sculptures, and explains their history, how and why they were built, and where kids can find them today. Simultaneous.

48 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Nikki in Niagara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reason for Reading: Son read aloud to me as his reader.

We were really pleased with this book. Ds didn't know anything about gargoyles before reading the book and found the topic fascinating. He says he'll be looking up now instead of looking down to see if he can spot his first gargoyle. I'm not sure if there are any around here but if there are going to be any we should find them somewhere on our travels as we live in the oldest part of the province. Very informative, even I learned a thing or two such as where the name comes from. The illustrations are beautiful and the reading level was good for my son, just a bit of a challenge. An impressive little book at this level of reading. Too bad it has gone out of print. It certainly isn't outdated! Hope they'll reprint this one soon!

[Melanie Gaum · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short but informative introduction to the history, use, and making of gargoyles. I liked the illustrations and border designs on each page.