The Prince and the Goblin

September 1, 2020
A goblin seeking adventure gets his wish and more. In the lush Kingdom of Yore below the Gobble Downs hills lives Hob, a goblin like no other. While other goblins are smelly, ill-mannered, and unreliable, Hob is clean, loves reading, and dreams of big adventures inspired by his books. Hob's life is forever changed when he crosses paths with a prince and dwarf who are taken as prisoners during an ambush. Hoping to start a new life and lured by the possibility of a quest, Hob helps them escape and embarks on an adventure of a lifetime filled with danger, secrets, and the hunt for the Lost City. Intricate worldbuilding and descriptive passages of the landscapes and inhabitants of Yore will transport readers to a fantasy land featuring goblins, gnomes, a three-headed troll, and a witty apprentice with magical abilities. Though the pace starts out slowly, most characters, both human and otherwise, are well rounded. The focus on Hob, the sidekick of the story, is a refreshing take on the heroic adventure quest genre. Scattered throughout are simple, cartoonlike, grayscale illustrations that complement the text. The prince is blond and White; the apprentice and the main antagonist are brown-skinned. An enjoyable adventure. (map) (Fantasy. 8-13)

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