Books like Kringle by Tony Abbott
During the collapse of Roman rule in fifth‑century Britain, twenty‑year‑old orphan Kringle faces the chaos that follows. Determined to rescue his beloved guardian from the goblins that terrorize the countryside, he embarks on a perilous journey. Along the way, he receives help from elves and other companions, learning about his true destiny amid a medieval world turned wild by goblin menace.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Tony Abbott
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