Ben’s Gargoyle by Keith Gray

Critically acclaimed author Keith Gray masterfully grapples with the difficult dynamics of a tumultuous family environment in this compelling and bittersweet tale. When Ben sees a monstrous gargoyle creeping across the midnight rooftops, he’s desperate to tell someone. But Ben feels alone in his new home and is finding it hard fitting in at his new school.

Ben’s dad doesn’t believe him. He’s always angry. He says Ben needs to act his age, stand up to the school bullies and “be a man”.

But can Ben find the courage to stand up to the biggest bully of all? And every night the gargoyle creeps closer. Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Illustrated by:Keith Robinson
Format:Paperback / softback 104 pages, 12 b/w, illus
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:Barrington Stoke Ltd
ISBN:9780008774615
Published:4 Jun 2026
Classifications:General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Thrillers (Children's / Teenage), Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), School stories (Children's / Teenage)
Weight:182g
Dimensions:130 x 198 x 11 (mm)