Gargle the Goose

 

Gargle is a young Canada Goose who, like all of his fellow fledglings, dreams of being an important and respected leader in his “geesing” community. As a low-ranking member of his family’s gaggle, Gargle rashly attempts to hijack his family’s formation in their annual Great Migration to the south, with calamitous consequences.

 

As a result, Gargle must navigate his way through the hostile world of goosy exile. In his wanderings over the course of one winter, Gargle meets an abandoned donkey, named Luckless, who becomes his vagabond traveling companion and improbable friend.  They become entangled in a number of perilous situations, particularly with a shady farmer and a shifty fox who spell deep trouble for them.  Inspired by a prominent figure in geesing mythology, Gargle attempts to redeem himself through a selfless act. Included in the tale is a helpful “Goosolalia” that explains the major terms and features of goosing society.

 

Gargle the Goose combines elements of the mythical with everyday reality. Readers, both young and old, will delight in the playful use of language and the fully realized goose culture within the book. You won’t be able to put it down, and you’ll certainly never look at migrating geese the same again.

Glowing Reviews

 

 

"The most exciting tale about a young goose's adventures that I have ever read. I couldn't put it down!"

Mother Goose

 

"Thrilling in the extreme, Gargle the Goose discovers the hero in us all."

Galahad the Great

 

"Deeply informed on the subject of geesitude. This guy has done his homework.

I crown it a triumph."

Gilgamesh the Historian

 

"A luminous meditation on love and friendship." (BLECH! They made me say that.)

An anonymous foie gras farmer

 

"We laughed and cried and gagged. By the way, what's for lunch?"

Gabbie & Gertie Goose

 

"What does a duck have to do to get any respect around here?"

Delbert the Duck

 

"Gargle is a shining example of young heroism. I would like to cook him."

A disgruntled fox

 

"Do I really cry that much? How embarrassing for me!"

Sir Lucky the Donkey