At last a human has moved into the great house. The gargoyle longs for companionship but does not quite know how to reach out. He watches, waits and makes mischief until he is captivated by a silver spoon. The path to friendship is unlikely and just right, like the friendship that develops between a refined elderly lady and a creature fashioned from stone.
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"This is a lovely bedtime story, lyrical and cosy, and like nothing you've read before." (Edmonton Journal 20061001)
"...told in a poetic manner using remarkable and descriptive metaphors to strengthen the brilliantly written story." "This book will certainly warm any reader's heart!" (Canadian Children's Book News 20050902)
"...a compelling, touching tale." "I hope we haven't seen the end of this improbable pair." "Perfect for storytimes, one-on-one sharing with a child who feels isolated, or any theme on caring." (Resource Links 20051201)
"...the theme of love and loneliness is beautifully served in this stunningly illustrated book." "Highly recommended." (CM Magazine 20051012)
"A charming, subtle tale of friendship and the winding path it can take." (The United Church Observer )
"An intoxicating mix for wide-eyed child and curious parent." (CD Syndicated )
"...told in a poetic manner using remarkable and descriptive metaphors to strengthen the brilliantly written story." "This book will certainly warm any reader's heart!" (Canadian Children's Book News 20050902)
"...a compelling, touching tale." "I hope we haven't seen the end of this improbable pair." "Perfect for storytimes, one-on-one sharing with a child who feels isolated, or any theme on caring." (Resource Links 20051201)
"...the theme of love and loneliness is beautifully served in this stunningly illustrated book." "Highly recommended." (CM Magazine 20051012)
"A charming, subtle tale of friendship and the winding path it can take." (The United Church Observer )
"An intoxicating mix for wide-eyed child and curious parent." (CD Syndicated )
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"One day it rained. The Gargoyle waited and waited. The water ran down the creases in his face. It dripped off his pointy chin. But Mrs. Goodhearth did not come out."
(20061001)
(20061001)
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Lena was born in the small coastal town of Milford, Connecticut and grew up in Garden City, Long Island. In High School, Creative Writing was the only class she ever failed, but, undaunted, she still went on to study writing at Sarah Lawrence College. For nine and a half years, she was the Administrative Director of CANSCAIP, the Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers, but she is now a full-time writer in Toronto, represented by Steven Malk of Writers House. Her first novel, a YA high fantasy called Witchlanders, will be published in Fall '11 from Atheneum, S&S.
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