The Fantastical Adventures of the Invisible Boy

When David falls ill his tough old Aunt Annie offers to tutor him, and he soon grows fond of The Gawgon, as he nicknames her because of her resemblance to the terrifying Gorgon Medusa of Greek myth. Together they embark on exciting imaginary adventures rescuing King Tut’s treasure, scaling mountains and outwitting master criminals. When David's dry-as-dust aunt volunteers as his tutor, David is devastated. This is worse than school! But it turns out that Aunt Annie has some secrets to share, and together they set off on an exciting fantastical voyage. A riotously funny and deeply personal story of wonder, discovery and friendship, full of eccentric characters and fantastical adventures. Lloyd Alexander, author of the Chronicles of Prydain, has received two Lifetime Achievement Awards for Children's Literature.