Into the Goblin Market

By Vikki VanSickle, Jensine Eckwall (Illustrator)

Two sisters face the perilous Goblin Market. Can courage and wit save them?

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48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Millie cherishes her peaceful farm life, but her sister Mina craves adventure. When the mysterious Goblin Market arrives, Mina can't resist its allure and vanishes. Now, Millie must confront the market's dangers to rescue her sister. Armed with courage and cleverness, she ventures into a world of cunning goblins. Will her bravery be enough to outsmart them and bring Mina home? This tale of sisterly bonds and resilience unfolds in a beautifully illustrated homage to classic fairy-tale villains and Christina Rossetti's "Goblin Market." Discover if love and intelligence can triumph over dark enchantments.

From the publisher

A picture book ode to Christina Rossetti’s classic poem and a clever homage to familiar fairy-tale villains, this story about two sisters will enthrall readers with its beautifully detailed art and enchanting writing. Millie loves her quiet life on the farm, but Mina longs for adventure. When the Goblin Market comes to town, Millie knows it’s a bad idea. They’ve been told stories their whole lives about the dangers of the Goblin Market. But Mina just can’t resist . . . When Mina doesn’t come back, it’s Millie’s turn to brave the market to bring her home. She will use all her smarts and all her courage to try to outwit the goblins and save her sister . . . but will it be enough? This gorgeous and intriguing tribute to both “Goblin Market” by Christina Rossetti and classic fairy-tale villains is also a story about the bond between sisters and a celebration of courage, intelligence and resilience.

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