Nobody Likes a Goblin
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Nobody Likes a Goblin

By Ben Hatke

A goblin ventures out to rescue his kidnapped friend from adventurers.

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40 pages· 541 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Goblin's peaceful dungeon life is shattered when adventurers raid his home, stealing his only friend, Skeleton. Determined to rescue him, Goblin must brave the outside world, confronting its dangers and prejudices. Can this unlikely hero navigate a world that fears him and save Skeleton? Embark on a journey filled with unexpected allies and perilous challenges as Goblin discovers what it truly means to be a hero.

From the publisher

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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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
541
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD520L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about monstersBooks about goblinsBooks about rescuesBooks about dungeons
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
June 7, 2016
Publisher
First Second
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781626720817

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