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Goblins
(3 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5)
Publisher: Marion Lloyd Books
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.
What you thought...
Average rating:
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Jackson, 15 February 2022
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An interesting and exciting book thats hard to put down. The further you get into it, the more exciting it gets!
unicycling duck, 01 August 2014
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I decided to read 'Goblins' when I realised that it was the 1st book in the trilogy. Having already bought 'Goblins vs Dwarves', I decided I should start from the beginning. I was in an airport looking for something to read on a flight. So I went into WH Smiths and saw your book on the recommended shelf. I took one look at the cover and said to my Mum, "I want it!" I liked the part when Skarper the Goblin gets fired out of Blackspike tower using the bratapult and the way he glares at birds...
Adam, 13 June 2013
Extraordinary book the ending happens like …………………….bleep……………… so that is great.