The Gawgon and the Boy
Author: Lloyd Alexander
Desc: A riotousy 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.