The Griffin and the Minor Canon (Sendak Reissues)

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Summary: A kind and magical creature brings life to an old town.
Review: Beautifully written tale of the last griffin who visits a town where his image-a statue- has been part of the old church for hundreds of years. The only person with enough courage to speak with the terrifying Griffin is the Minor Canon. The townsfolk are sure that the Griffin will eat their children. Their selfishness and small-mindedness leads them to a life they couldn't have imagined. A great fantasy in a very realistic world!

Rating:
Summary: A kind and magical creature brings life to an old town.
Review: Beautifully written tale of the last griffin who visits a town where his image-a statue- has been part of the old church for hundreds of years. The only person with enough courage to speak with the terrifying Griffin is the Minor Canon. The townsfolk are sure that the Griffin will eat their children. Their selfishness and small-mindedness leads them to a life they couldn't have imagined. A great fantasy in a very realistic world!

Rating:
Summary: the griffin and the minor cannon
Review: loved this book as a child - and as an adult - the pictures (black & white sketches) are marvelous and remained with me for years.

Rating:
Summary: the griffin and the minor cannon
Review: loved this book as a child - and as an adult - the pictures (black & white sketches) are marvelous and remained with me for years.