Books like The yellow book of Hob stories by William Mayne
In this collection of five distinct tales, Hob, a half‑human guardian, safeguards his human relatives while solving a variety of problems. Each episode pits Hob against different characters—Eggy Palmer, Sootkin, Hinky Punk, Sleepyhead, and the Tooth Fairy—allowing readers to enjoy light‑hearted adventures filled with fairies and goblins.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: William Mayne
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