num_pages: 199
description: 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.
language: English
title: The Gawgon and the Boy
titlecomplete: The Gawgon and the Boy
genres: Historical, Adventure, Coming Of Age, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Humor, Childrens, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
ratings_count: 573
publisher: Puffin Books