About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing the quirks of the adults in their community or expresses a playful suspicion that there is more to the world than meets the eye. It is an ideal bridge for early readers who are ready for short chapters but still crave the comfort of a familiar school setting. The story follows a group of friends who suspect their new, stony-faced bus driver might actually be a gargoyle missing from the local library. Through the lens of a supernatural mystery, the book explores themes of teamwork, bravery, and the joy of a shared imagination. It offers a low-stakes way for children to process feelings of intimidation regarding new authority figures. At just 66 pages, it provides a quick win for building reading confidence while validating a child's natural sense of wonder and investigative spirit.
