Barnaby and Mr. O'Malley #[nn]

Name: Barnaby and Mr. O'Malley #[nn]
Brand: Dover Publications

Jan 1975 · Dover Publications · 2.50 USD

“Episode One Barnaby's Garden”

In "Episode One Barnaby's Garden," Crockett Johnson weaves a gentle, whimsical tale where Mr. O'Malley’s unusual quest to find Gorgon’s father leads to an unexpected twist—setting a barn ablaze and summoning the fire department, only to discover the dog mascot is a surprisingly welcome guest. With his signature soft lines and quiet charm, Johnson brings the Baxters’ world to life, blending whimsy and warmth in a story that captures the magic of small-town oddities.

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writer, artist, inker Crockett Johnson

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In a search for Gorgon's father, Mr. O'Malley sets a barn on fire, which brings the fire department. Gorgon's father is the department's dog mascot and he decides to move in with the Baxters for awhile.

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