Song of the Gargoyle by Zilpha Keatley Snyder **

Song of the Gargoyle
Zilpha Keatley Snyder
219 pages


The main character’s name is Tymmon. Tymmon is a poor boy who wants to become a knight. His father, Komus, is a jester who gets kidnapped by Black Helmet. Tymmon meets a gargoyle named Troff. Now, it’s up to Tymmon and Troff to rescue Komus from Black Helmet.

Will Tymmon become a jester or a knight? Will Tymmon and Troff rescue Komus or will Black Helmet capture all three of them?

I wouldn’t recommend Song of the Gargoyle. In the beginning there’s not much action because Tymmon’s life is described. Although the beginning is slow, the middle has more action. For example, Tymmon and Troff goes on an adventure to rescue Komus. Even though I did not like this book, someone who likes books about the Middle Ages might like it.

Rating: **
Tyler K.