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Goblin, a cheerful little homebody, lives in a cosy, rat-infested dungeon, with his only friend, Skeleton. Every day, Goblin and Skeleton play with the treasure in their dungeon. But one day, a gang of "heroic" adventurers bursts in. These marauders trash the place, steal all the treasure, and make off with Skeleton—leaving Goblin all alone!

It's up to Goblin to save the day. But first he's going to have to leave the dungeon and find out how the rest of the world feels about goblins.

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ISBN-13:	9781626720817
Publisher:	First Second
Publication date:	06/07/2016
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	227,665
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.10(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	AD520L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Ben Hatke is the author and illustrator of the New York Times-bestselling Zita the Spacegirl series, the picture books Julia's House for Lost Creatures and Nobody Likes a Goblin, and the graphic novel Little Robot. He lives and works in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia with his wife and their boisterous pack of daughters.

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★ 03/14/2016
Hatke’s hero is both homely and easy to love. Goblin is a stumpy figure with a toothy underbite and distinctive dietary preferences: “He gnawed on an old boot for breakfast, and he thought about the day ahead.” But it’s not an ordinary day; during a congenial visit with his best friend Skeleton, marauding adventurers sweep through Goblin’s subterranean dungeon and take everything, including Skeleton. Goblin resolves to pursue them. “Be careful,” warns his neighbor, a troll. “Nobody likes a goblin.” It’s true: humans and elves give chase (“a disgusting little goblin!”), but then Goblin finds some goblin allies who are impressed by the crown he’s wearing (Skeleton let him borrow it), and together they rout the villains. Hatke (Little Robot) renders the characters’ antic facial expressions, their fairy tale costumes, and the fantasy landscape with polished skill, and his story gallops along cheerfully with the clear prospect of a happy ending. Especially gratifying is Hatke’s casting of reviled characters as heroes; without moralizing, he makes it clear that sometimes it’s the most unassuming creatures who have the warmest hearts. Ages 4–8. Judith Hansen, Hansen Literary Agency. (June)

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Included in Kirkus's "Best of 2016" list.

"Hatke (Little Robot) renders the characters’ antic facial expressions, their fairy tale costumes, and the fantasy landscape with polished skill, and his story gallops along cheerfully with the clear prospect of a happy ending." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Young readers will find themselves cheering Goblin on—he may not be lovely, but his sense of friendship and his loyalty are convincing and appealing.Endearing and entertaining: what's not to like—or love?" —Kirus Reviews, starred review

"Hatke’s got an impressive gift for capturing the forlorn with little to no words, as in his recent gem of a graphic novel, Little Robot, and he does so again here, as brief, simple descriptive sentences are paired with quiet but powerful visual representations of Goblin’s heartbreak and fear." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review

"Perfect for kids who want a magical tale or spooky story with a twist." —School Library Journal

"Preschoolers will delight at the twists and turns of this friendship story and its happily-ever-after finish." —Booklist

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05/01/2016
PreS-Gr 2—Goblin lives a simple life in his dark dungeon, counting bats and playing games with his friend Skeleton. But when a group of adventurers barge in to steal all of his treasure and Skeleton, Goblin must summon his courage to go find him. Overcome by the disdain of the villagers, who look down on him for being different, Goblin teams up with a group of fellow goblins to save Skeleton and drive the villagers and adventurers back. Hatke has created an unconventional adventure tale with a lot of heart and imagination; kids will cheer as Goblin is crowned king and finally finds a place among friends who understand him. Hatke's warm illustrations make the tale endearing and drive home the message of compassion and empathy. His goblins, trolls, and other monsters are adorable and friendly, while his light palette gives an affectionate and slightly medieval feel to the piece. VERDICT Perfect for kids who want a magical tale or spooky story with a twist.—Peter Blenski, Greenfield Public Library, WI

School Library Journal

★ 2016-03-30
A small goblin finds courage when he defends a friend.Bug-eyed, green Goblin with his toothy underbite lights torches, feeds rats, and plans to hang out in his dungeon for the day with his Very Best Friend, Skeleton, who has a crown. But the ominous sound of "boots on stone" announces adventurers—light-skinned and medieval-garbed with a full-figured warrior woman in the lead—who come roaring into Goblin's home to steal all the books, treasure, and worst of all, Skeleton. Shaken, Goblin sets out "into the wide world" to get his friend back, but his troll neighbor cautions, "Nobody likes a goblin." A farmer with a pitchfork and a gang of elves prove quite serious in their antipathy. Themes of loyalty, courage, and friendship nicely complement the lively sense of danger. Diagonal lines invest each page with motion; full-color art with entertaining details—look for the small dragons on the rocks and for the kidnapped goose and girl on the adventurers' cart—pulls readers in to the story. When a company of goblins asks our hero, still wearing Skeleton's crown from before, "Are you the Goblin King?" he thinks a moment before responding "Yes….yes, I am." Young readers will find themselves cheering Goblin on—he may not be lovely, but his sense of friendship and his loyalty are convincing and appealing.Endearing and entertaining: what's not to like—or love? (Picture book. 4-8)

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