The Gorgon Slayer, Gary Paulsen
The Gorgon Slayer, Gary Paulsen
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The Gorgon Slayer

Author: Gary Paulsen

Narrator: Jeff Woodman

Unabridged: 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 11/15/2013

Categories: Children's Fiction


Synopsis

A horrid shriek erupted from behind the stairs, and clammy, leathery wings exploded into Warren’s face. He slammed his eyes shut and beat the Gorgon off, hearing Rick’s sword swish through empty air. Warren dove back, rolled on his shoulder, and came up clear, his sword slicing in every direction …

With his turned-up nose and pointy ears, Warren Trumbull looks a lot like a pig.

Even in a world of evil warlocks and eight-foot cyclops, Warren is an oddball. He gets the worst assignments working for Prince Charming’s Damsel in Distress Rescue Agency: assignments like exterminating a Gorgon—a mean, green, scaly, creature with the power to turn humans to stone. Warren doesn’t
want to become a rockhead. But he’ll need all his courage, and surprising secret weapon, to win his wildest battle ever!

About Gary Paulsen

Gary Paulsen is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, including three Newbery Honor books: The Winter Room, Hatchet, and Dogsong. He won the Margaret A. Edwards Award given by the American Library Association for his lifetime achievement in young adult literature. Paulsen has also published fiction and nonfiction for adults.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Zachary

I read this as a kid and thought I'd revisit it. It seems The Gorgon Slayer is not one of Paulsen's most well-remembered books, but I thought it was a lot of fun. It's a bit by-the-numbers, but I enjoyed the premise, and his writing voice is as strong as ever. It's interesting to see an author known......more

Goodreads review by Xander

There is not much to this. Obviously, being an 80-page story, I knew this going in, but it feels like there is even less substance here than you would expect. It also is distinct from other Paulsen works I've read in that it takes place entirely in a fantasy world. The climax, if you can call it tha......more

Goodreads review by Kai

It was ok, I don't think it was as good as most of Gary's books because it isn't what I would say his strong suit is. So, I much prefer is more nature type books to this one.......more