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Description
At night, the gargoyles on top of the art museum come to life.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who's into anything slightly spooky but not actually scary, this one's a fun quick read. Eve Bunting takes those stone creatures perched on top of museums and gives them a whole secret life after dark, which is honestly kind of magical to imagine. At only 413 words, it moves fast and packs in enough mystery and wonder that even reluctant readers can blaze through it without getting intimidated. It's perfect for kids who like their scary stories with a playful edge rather than anything truly creepy. Parents will appreciate that it sparks imagination about architecture and the idea that statues might have hidden stories. If your kiddevours this, they'd probably also love "The Monster at the End of This Book" or anything by R.L. Stine for that age group, though this one is gentler. It's a great little bedtime story or classroom read-aloud that proves sometimes the shortest books leave the biggest impression.