- Paperback: 48 pages
- Publisher: Grosset And Dunlap (Jan 11 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0448419610
- ISBN-13: 978-0448419619
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 14.7 x 0.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 113 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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#1,113,355 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #40 in Books > Children's Books > Ages 4-8 > Early Reader Series > All Aboard Reading > Level 2
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From Library Journal
Grade 1-3-Brief, staccato sentences relate the history of gargoyles from the Middle Ages to the present. Unfortunately, the excellent illustrations are poorly served by the choppy, stiff text that reads like a series of flat statements rather than a flowing narrative-"...we do know what gargoyles were used for. They drained off water. Rain could wear away the stone of a church. So gargoyles kept the water away from the church's walls." Full-page color drawings illustrate the use of these decorative statues in medieval churches, the workmen and artisans who designed them, and their practical use as drainpipes. Elaborate borders frame each double-page spread. Adequate, but flawed.
Lisa Smith, Lindenhurst Memorial Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Lisa Smith, Lindenhurst Memorial Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
Dussling packs a great amount of information into a book that primary-grade students can easily handle, and Church's artwork is as informative as the text. After introducing the stone monsters that sit atop churches and other buildings, the author discusses gargoyles' medieval origins and answers some of the perennial questions that surround their purpose and use: Gargoyles, we learn, were placed on churches to ward off evil but, more practically, were often used as rainwater drains. A final few pages talk about modern-day gargoyles. In his illustrations, Church does an excellent job of showing children both the horror and the individuality of gargoyles, those from the medieval past as well as the ones still produced today. His intricately framed artwork, in colors that sometimes seem to glow, has a three-dimensional feeling, with both churches and gargoyles appearing to have the heft of stone. Particularly well executed, both in word and art, is the discussion of how a gargoyle is carved. A fine treatment of an intriguing topic and a terrific way of introducing new readers to nonfiction. From the All Aboard Reading series. Ilene Cooper
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Splendid! Time for a Reprint!,
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This review is from: All Aboard Reading Level 2 Gargoyles (Paperback)
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!
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A gathering of gargoyles,
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This review is from: All Aboard Reading Level 2 Gargoyles (Paperback)
"Gargoyles: Monsters in Stone" is a fine educational book by young readers. Jennifer Dussling's text is accompanied by Peter Church's charming full-color illustrations. Together, these collaborators explain the story behind the stone gargoyles that can be seen high up on many buildings.The book explains the practical function of the gargoyles (to drain water from buildings). The book also explains how a stone carver creates a gargoyle, and illustrates various types of gargoyles. The illustrations are particularly pleasing, as are the Celtic-looking design borders that are used on the pages. A must-have for kids with an interest in the topic.
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Never too young for gargoyles,
By John Tanner (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: All Aboard Reading Level 2 Gargoyles (Paperback)
You know what? My daughter, 23 months, LOVES this book. Gargoyle (or rather, "ga-goyle") has become one of her favorite words. She asks for this book by name frequently, and excitedly points out gargoyles she sees on local buildings in Chicago. This is a pleasant change of pace from the usual childhood fare.
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