Goblins in the Castle facts for kids
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Author | Bruce Coville |
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Illustrator | Kathrine Coville |
Cover artist | Tim Hildebrandt |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Fantasy |
Publisher | Pocket Books |
Publication date
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1992 |
Media type | Print (paperback) |
Pages | 164 |
ISBN | 9780671727116 |
Followed by | Goblins on the Prowl |
Goblins in the Castle is an exciting fantasy novel for young readers. It was written by the American author Bruce Coville and first came out in 1992. The book features cool illustrations by Katherine Coville. If you enjoy this story, there's also a sequel called Goblins on the Prowl, which was published in 2015.
Contents
The Story of Goblins in the Castle
This book tells the tale of a boy named William and his unexpected adventures. He lives in a very old and mysterious place called Toad-in-a-Cage castle.
William's Home: Toad-in-a-Cage Castle
William has always been happy living in the castle. It's a huge place with countless rooms. There are also many dark, winding stairways. He's used to hearing strange noises all the time. These noises are just part of life in the castle for him.
A Secret Discovery in the Dungeon
One night, William makes a surprising discovery. He finds out that the strange noises come from the castle's dungeon. Down there, he meets a hunchback named Igor. Igor is guarding a mysterious door. He also has a stuffed teddy bear with him.
Unleashing the Goblins
William accidentally opens the secret door. This action sets free a huge group of goblins. These goblins had been trapped behind the door for a long time. Now, they are loose in the world, and no one expects them!
The Quest to Round Up Goblins
After the goblins escape, William and Igor know they must act fast. They decide to work together to find all the goblins. Their mission is to round them up and put them back where they belong. This quest leads them on many thrilling adventures. They face challenges and meet interesting characters along the way.
Book Illustrations
The book Goblins in the Castle includes 10 black and white drawings. These detailed illustrations were created by Katherine Coville. The exciting cover art for the book was done by Tim Hildebrandt.