The Anderson, Karen 1932-2018 creator text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Piebald Hippogriff" by Karen Anderson is a whimsical fantasy tale written in the early 1960s. This short story follows young Johnny and his adventurous encounter with magical creatures known as hippogriffs, highlighting themes of exploration and friendship in a fantastical setting. The narrative unfolds in a world that blends the ordinary with the extraordinary, capturing the imagination of readers with its enchanting elements. In the story, Johnny, driven by curiosity, ventures beyond the confines of his world to discover the captivating hippogriffs playing in the skies. He expertly manages to tame a colorful piebald hippogriff named Patch, forming a bond with it through shared moments and treats like honeycomb. As Johnny rides Patch to various floating islands and marvels at the breathtaking views, he learns the value of companionship with these mythical creatures. The tale culminates in a dreamlike escapade where Johnny and Patch fly to the moon, symbolizing the limitless possibilities of adventure and the journey of friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-06-27 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Fantasy literature Short stories Boys -- Fiction Animals, Mythical -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43048 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43048 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134003.0 43048