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The Griffin

By Sheila Kathleen McCullagh

Shipwrecked pirate rivals discover their only hope may lie with a mysterious golden griffin.

magical · swashbuckling · mysterious · fast-paced

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Mythology

What is The Griffin about?

After rival pirates Roderick the Red, Greg the Green and Ben the Blue are shipwrecked on the same island, they must put aside their differences to survive. Ben’s ship is the only one that can be repaired, but the work seems impossible. Then Ben dreams of a golden griffin who promises to help whenever trouble comes. As the pirates explore the island and face strange dangers, they discover that courage, cooperation and a little magic may be the key to getting home.

About the author

Sheila Kathleen McCullagh was a much-loved British author who created magical stories for children. She is best known for her 'Puddle Lane' series, which has enchanted young readers with its wonderful characters and adventures. Sheila's books are full of imagination, making reading exciting and fun for children everywhere.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

1958

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