Gog and Magog in the Guildhall
Gog and Magog in the Guildhall is a children’s book written by Felix Leigh. It tells the story of two mischievous giants, Gog and Magog, who live in the Guildhall in London. The two giants cause all sorts of trouble for the people of London, from stealing food to playing pranks on the citizens. But when the King of England decides to build a new palace, Gog and Magog must find a way to save the Guildhall from destruction. With the help of their new friends, the two giants embark on a quest to save the Guildhall and prove their worth to the people of London. Along the way, they learn the importance of friendship, loyalty, and courage.
By Felix Leigh · First published 1883 · Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 219 words
First lines
In the famous Guildhall
Mayor and Alderman all Meet to banquet and feast, And it's whispered that they Aren't inclined in the least From the table to stray: For they're fond of good cheer, And they meet with it here, Where the wine Is so fine, And still better than that, Where the turtle's rich fat Tempts the guests when they dine. Turtle soup's very good, And a favourite food, With the banqueters all Who frequent the Guildhall.
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Gog and Magog in the Guildhall is listed on Textopian as a short story by Felix Leigh, dated 1883 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Felix Leigh
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 219 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The title of the book suggests a fantastical setting, as Gog and Magog are mythical characters.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the Guildhall, which is a real-world location, suggesting a historical setting.
- Adventure — The book likely follows the characters on an exciting journey, as they explore the Guildhall and its secrets.
Tags
Children's Picture Books · Children's poetry · English · Juvenile poetry · London (England) · alderman · banqueters · brother · cheer · children's poetry, english · crumb · dine