Goblins
by Philip Reeve
The dark towers of Clovenstone are home to several bands of goblins who spend their time squabbling and fighting each other. But Skarper is different: he is inquisitive and clever and for that is ejected by King Knobbler and thrown off Blackspike Tower. He survives and joins forces with Henwyn, a boy looking for a princess to rescue, and a band of incompetent wizards on a strange yet exciting and dangerous adventure.
Goblins has all the elements of a great adventure story. Skarper's world is brought to life with plenty of imagination and ironic wit in the style of Monty Python. The language is beautifully descriptive; in Clovenstone's towers 'gargoyles lurk in their ivy like lice in beggars' beards'. Entertaining, hilarious and an utter delight.
Publisher: Marion Lloyd Books
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Philip Reeve
Philip Reeve was born and raised in Brighton, where he worked in a bookshop for a number of years. Philip then began illustrating and has since provided cartoons for around forty children’s books, including the best-selling Horrible Histories, Murderous Maths and Dead Famous series.
Mortal Engines was Philip’s first book to be published, and this developed into a series – Predator Cities. His latest book is Goblins.
Philip lives on Dartmoor with his wife and son, and his interests are walking, drawing, writing and reading. Visit Philip's site:
http://www.philip-reeve.com
Philip Reeve Photo: © Dominic Turner
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