Song of the Gargoyle

I think this is probably Snyder's most successful book since her heyday of the late '60s and early '70s, which is unusual, because it's also one of her very rare forays into true fantasy (as opposed to her more common fantasy-tinged realistic stories). It's also unusual in that the book follows a

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pretty traditional adventure plot - a boy escaping his father's captors and trying to survive - without taking on any popular young adult "issues."

That doesn't stop Snyder from her trademark examinations of childhood fears and concerns, though, especially those surrounding a child's understanding of a seemingly "weak" parent. Add to that the fun and imagination of Snyder's faux medieval world, where gargoyles might just come to life, and you have a very solid and enjoyable novel perfect for any 10- or 11-year-old.

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