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Goblin, a cheerful little homebody, lives in a cosy, rat‑infested dungeon with his sole companion, Skeleton. Daily, they play with the treasure they have gathered. One day, a band of so‑called “heroic” adventurers burst in, wreck the dungeon, steal all the treasure, and abscond with Skeleton, leaving Goblin alone. Determined to recover his friend and the lost riches, Goblin must leave his familiar dungeon and discover how the wider world views goblins.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Ben Hatke
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