The Gargoyle at the Gates
The Gargoyle at the Gates by Philippa Dowding, published by Dundurn on November 3, 2012, is a juvenile fiction book that invites readers into a world of fantasy and magic. In this story, Christopher faces the challenges of moving to Toronto, starting at a new school, and feeling isolated. His situation becomes even more complicated when he discovers the mysterious presence of gargoyles in the park next door, who are in need of his help to escape from an evil thief known as the Collector.
As Christopher befriends the gargoyles, he finds unexpected companionship, including a classmate named Katherine who shares his interest in these magical beings. The narrative unfolds as they work together to rescue Ambergine, one of the gargoyles, from the Collector’s clutches. This edition, comprising 188 pages, explores themes of friendship and bravery against the backdrop of social issues such as homelessness and poverty, making it a thought-provoking read for young audiences.
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Christopher has a problem. He has just moved to Toronto. He has a new school and no friends. But even worse, the park next door is creepy: voices whisper in the bushes, and something throws apples at his window and howls at the moon. But what? Gargoyles! Their names are Gargoth and Ambergine, and they need help. An evil thief called the Collector is after them and wants to lock them away in his dark mansion, forever.
Befriending a gargoyle takes courage, but it’s worth it. Once he does, Christopher suddenly has more friends than he ever imagined, including Katherine, a girl from his class who knows the gargoyles, as well. When the Collector steals Ambergine, it’s up to Christopher and Katherine to get her back, as long as something else doesn’t catch them along the way.
This is the third book in the award-nominated Lost Gargoyle series.
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