{"product_id":"goblin-hardcover","title":"Goblin - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrances Stickley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStefano Martinuz\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the talented creators of bestselling \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTROLL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, comes a wonderfully funny and powerful story about the magic of connecting with others.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeep in the bog, where the swampland was stark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eand shadows would linger long after the dark...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn slime, grime and soil, in ambers and ash... \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGoblin was searching for trinkets and trash.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA broken old clock and a rusted propeller, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ea whistle, a thistle, a busted umbrella.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo bucket too rusty. No pebble too small. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGoblin was greedy. He wanted it all. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGoblin has everything. Trinkets and treasures, nick-nacks galore. . . and yet, it's never enough to fill the void deep inside. When a band of unlikely companions turn up and Goblin begins to FEEL something he's never felt before (is this what friendship feels like?!) things start to take a turn... Could it be that this connection, not possessions, is what Goblin really needs?\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom the bestselling creators of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTroll\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e Off the heels of \u003ci\u003eTroll's\u003c\/i\u003e success comes another brilliant exploration of emotions, connection, and growth told through the POV of another adorable antihero.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA quirky, funny, and accessible story about materialism vs. true fulfillment: \u003c\/b\u003e Goblin collects trinkets but discovers that no amount of stuff can fill the void he feels, but that maybe friendship will.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEncourages discussions about emotional needs and community: \u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for SEL-focused storytimes and conversation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA standout read-aloud with lyrical writing and whimsical art: \u003c\/b\u003e Engages both young readers and adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrances Stickley\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in Nottingham and Norwich, where she spent much of her time making up poems and dressing up her dog. She is a trained children's literacy specialist and a primary school teacher who is happiest when she is covered in paint or stuck in a book. In 2017, Frances won the Bloomsbury and National Literacy Trust short story prize. She lives with her family and a big-eared dog called Babbage in the UK. When she is not writing, you'll probably find her in a forest playing dragons with her daughters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 11.17 x 9.72 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 02, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46040293277831,"sku":"9781223189123","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/sg91r1vFzv9781223189123.webp?v=1791226225","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/goblin-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}