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Goblins! (Hardcover)

From Publishers Weekly
The conceit of renowned fantasy illustrator Froud’s latest book (after The Runes of Elfland; Lady Cottington’s Faerie Album; Faeries; etc.) is a clever one. The title page announces that, after working on the text and illustrations, Froud and his colleague Berk disappeared, leaving behind the dangerous fruits of their research into the goblin world. In a letter marked with suspicious red scribbles, they beg the publisher not to print their work, but the publisher decides to go ahead and release the book "as is"—which means that Froud’s drawings and Berk’s notes appear mussed up by dirty goblin fingerprints and scrawled with indignant goblin commentary. For example, next to Froud’s drawing of a very grubby goblin named the Royal Lady Empyreuma Frouzy, the authors’ goblin informer writes: "nonsense this is sardine sallie she olde girrlfriend." The whole book is pretty delightful, even for—or perhaps especially for—those who couldn’t stand Froud’s pretty, ethereal faeries.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Book Description
Anyone who brings home this book will be in big trouble. Renowned artist Brian Froud and scholar Ari Berk have conducted a thorough investigation into the goblin realm. (For the uninformed, goblins, a subspecies of faery, are those maleficent creatures that cause all manner of havoc in the human realm.) The fruit of their labor, however, turned out to be a rotten apple: the book is infected with goblins.

Now, thanks largely to Froud and Berk's continuing carelessness, the noxious, viscid, and largely nonsensical volume has been unleashed on an unsuspecting public. Among its pages are reproductions of the ancient, odoriferous Codex Goblinensis; a glossary of common goblins and their markings; and a gazetteer of goblin photographs taken with the arcane Goblin Camera. Those fearing an infestation can refer to the section detailing how to determine if you've "got goblins" and, if so, what you can do about it. (There is nothing you can do about it.)

Combining the folkloric approach of Faeries with the utter wackiness of Lady Cottington, this is the team's most visually rich and outrageous opus yet.

About the Author
Brian Froud is an award-winning illustrator, author, and faery authority. His books include the international best-sellers Faeries, Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Book, Lady Cottington's Fairy Album, and The Faeries' Oracle. He also served as the conceptual designer on Jim Henson's films The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. Froud lives in Devon, England. Ari Berk is a folklorist, poet, and scholar of literature, ethnography, iconography, and comparative myth. He is also the author of popular titles for children, as well as The Runes of Elfland with Brian Froud. Berk is associate professor of English at Central Michigan University.


Review of "The Sticky Sandwich"
Purchased and read at great personal peril, I am glad that I took the risk to obtain this book as it is the ultimate weapon against anxiety, stress, and general bad moods caused by life in urban America. One need only pick up "Goblins!" and open it to any page to be granted a glimpse into the special world of these creatures, thanks to the brave efforts of Fraud-face and Berk-head, I mean Brian Froud and Dr. Ari Berk. This deliciously irreverent book is a must-have for anyone who has ever read a fairy tale, watched a scary movie, had the water gone cold during the shower, lost a sock and found a wire hanger, swallowed sour milk by mistake... in short, lived through the normal trials of daily life.

The book is chock-full of details about goblins -- not just biographies of the devious creatures -- but a deeper look at their culture (holidays, games, personal relationships, guilds and social structure); in short, the collaborators have done their homework and shine forth as the leading ethnographers of the faerie world. Along with "The Runes of Elfland," these two books are an exquisite fusion of Froud's deeply evocative art and Berk's incredibly clever and literate prose.

Review: Cheese! Cheese in the deeps! They are coming!
With a scientific rigour that is second to none and only matched in enthusiasm, perhaps, by the Muppet Labs, Ari Berk and Brian Froud set out to unearth the truth about the goblins (err, Goblins!) that infest our refrigerators, our pets, the spaces between our sofa cushions and in fact, our very lives. Yes, it's a lofty undertaking but who better than Professor Berk (latest in a distinguished if somewhat squelchy line of curators of the Lady Cottington archives) and the artistically forceful if not yet forcibly restrained Froud to narrate and illustrate the effort. They may not be Holmes and Watson, but they're a lot funnier.

Among the contents so minutely examined are the goblin's holiday Almanack; a field guide to goblin types, with portraits and principal characteristics; and vast amounts of ill-assorted notes about goblins at play and, uh, play. There are also a few astonishing photographs (realized in the end by the long-suffering Mme. Froud) presented with date, time, and cheese conditions; a partial transcription of the ancient and largely apocryphal Codex Goblinensis; and the pearl beyond price: how to know if you have goblins (you do).

If you're looking for the delicate mysteries of "The Runes of Elfland", you're on the wrong page. If you're looking for fun and more surprises than you expect to find even in a completely mad, outrageously well-illustrated and delightfully written large-format volume, you're totally in the right place. Oh, and don't mind the cover. It's a little sticky. Some of the pages are upside down, and goblin graffiti is everywhere. But that's all right. As soon as you're willing to leave the house in their care, it will get worse. But at least you'll know why!

Review: Kind of funny
The art in this book is truly great - true froud goodnes. The comic turn the bok tries to take is amusing, but bungling through some truly annoying long drawn out stories makes them far too dry and english for my tastes.

Review: Cute, but not "Faeries."
This book, while it has its enchanting moments, is not nearly as "inspired" and as grand as Froud's "Faries" or Poortvliet's "Gnomes." For the Froud collector only.

Review: Good gift for a kid
My daughter loves this book. She giggles at the descriptions and spends lots of time staring at the illustrations. Her favorite is a goblin named Follimal, the Grim Crimper, who "[p]rides herself in the ability to make any mortal's hair look absolutely ridiculous by morning." My daughter likes sharing books with friends, hoping that they will laugh at all the places she does, and Goblins is the perfect book for her - plenty to share and plenty to laugh at, whether you are 10 or 45. I like to give books as birthday gifts and this one is going to the top of my list for nieces, nephews, and the children of all of my friends. This book is funny and friendly (with just a dash of mischief and a fart joke or two), and I recommend it highly.

Review: Most Beautiful Pop-up book I've ever seen
I found this book at a thrift store and just had to buy it! The Illustrations are great, typical of Brian Froud of course, and the pop-ups are fun. There are few words, as it is written for young children, but the story is told more with the pictures anyway. If you can find this book in good shape, with all the pop-ups intact, snatch it up!

The Goblin Wood (Paperback)

Reviews

From School Library Journal
Grade 5-8-Fantasy and intrigue blend in a mythical medieval land where good and evil are not always clearly distinguishable. When the story opens, 12-year-old Makenna has just witnessed the murder of her mother, the local hedgewitch, by decree of a priest of the Hierarch, aided by the villagers whom Makenna's mother had always helped. Angry and bitter, the grieving girl seeks revenge on the village and runs away into the woods, where she encounters and befriends the goblins-a small, magical race of people who are being systematically exterminated by the Hierarch. Advance five years to another part of the Hierarch's territory and meet Tobin, a knight who takes the blame for his younger brother's role in an attempted coup. Tobin will be allowed to redeem himself by capturing the sorceress who has aligned herself with the goblins. This, of course, is Makenna. When the two young people meet, they discover that the world around them cannot be viewed as all good or all bad and together they attempt to provide a safe haven for both humans and goblins. Fantasy novels for young people do not often explore the gray areas, which makes for some interesting and thought-provoking reading here. However, Bell provides few transitions between times and places, making it difficult to discern what has happened and where readers are in this mythical world. This lack of transition detracts from an otherwise promising political fantasy.

Sharon Grover, Arlington County Department of Libraries, VA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Booklist
Gr. 6-10. After her mother is drowned as a sorceress, young hedgewitch Makenna flees into the woodlands. While there, she accidentally antagonizes some goblins, who plague her until she captures one, Cogswhallop, and inadvertently puts him in her debt. As she travels with Cogswhallop, she learns goblin rules about repaying a favor, and she soon finds herself united with goblins in a battle against the ruling Hierarchy, bent on eradicating all magical creatures. Five years later, a young knight comes to Goblin Wood to trap a powerful human sorceress who is thought to lead an army of enslaved goblins. By this time, Makenna has become a strategist par excellence and the Hierarchy's greatest threat. Leavened by humor and a dollop of romance, this well-crafted fantasy adventure demonstrates Bell's talent for creating enduring characters and worlds. It also has a cliffhanger ending that begs a sequel. The author of A Matter of Profit (2001) comes through again. Sally Estes
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

KLIATT
"A complex novel . . . recommended for both male and female yas, especially fans of fantasy." STARRED REVIEW

Book Description

Makenna is a young hedgewitch, forced to flee her village the day her mother is murdered for practicing magic. In the wilds of the forest, she forms an unexpected alliance with the mysterious goblins, and together they resolve to fight back against the humans and the cruel Decree of Bright Magic.

But as Makenna grows more successful and her goblin army becomes stronger, her existence threatens the ruling Hierarchy's plans for the country. She evades every trap they set, until a young knight named Tobin comes to the Goblin Wood hoping to regain his lost honor. And each of them finds something else instead ...

Card catalog description
A young Hedgewitch, an idealistic knight, and an army of clever goblins fight against the ruling hierarchy that is trying to rid the land of all magical creatures.--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author
Hilari Bell is a reference librarian in her hometown of Denver, Colorado, where she lives with her family. Her favorite books are fantasy, science fiction, and mystery -- all the ingredients for a great novel. She is the author of the Goblin Wood, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age; Songs of Power; Flame (The Book of Sorahb, Volume I); and a matter of profit, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, a Popular Paper back for Young Adults, and a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age.

Review: Slow Beginning, Otherwise Excellent Storytelling,
This is the story of a young hedgewitch named Makenna and a young knight named Tobin. They are in the middle of the events that occur between the humans and the goblins.

Makenna was a simple hedgewitch who joins with the goblins after her mother is murdered by humans due to religious problems by human leaders named priests. Though she has simple spells, her alliance with the goblins who has their own set of spells makes great trouble for the humans wanting to inhabit the woods occupied by the goblins.

Tobin is a knight who has been wrongly accused for treason. Due to his family's background, he is spared death and is given a chance to redeem himself by bringing in Makenna, who humans have come to believe is an all-powerful sorceress.

It took me a very long time to get into this story. Probably because the story starts in flashbacks and it frustrated me because if it starts in flashbacks then maybe the story started at the wrong time.

However, it got really good near the middle of the book. What fascinated me the most was a discussion of where the Goblin's power came from, hence where the Goblin's came from. Then it went on to discuss how the Goblin power was evolving. I found that very thought out and intriguing.

In the end, I found the book to be a fantastic and satisfying read. I don't regret picking this book up at all. It isn't just a book for young adults as fantasy lovers of all ages should enjoy this book. Hilari Bell has written another book called "A Matter of Profit" and I look forward to picking that book up as well sometime.

Review: Well-written, fast-paced, moving YA novel not just for YA readers
This book kept me interested from start to finish and held up for adult readers as well. Characters were believable. The plot was gripping. The author didn't "cheat" the reader with any easy, pat solutions. All in all, I'm now hooked on Bell and will be looking for more of her work.

Review: A fun, entertaining read
Goblin Wood is about a hedgewitch named Makenna who fled to Goblin Wood after seeing her mother's murder when she's twelve. There, she befriends the goblins and becomes their leader. 5 years later a knight named Tobin is accused of high treason. To reclaim his honor he must kill the evil sorcccerous, Mekenna, who is driving people away from Goblin Wood in magically painful ways. But, once he sets out on his quest he finds that the goblins aren't evil and that Mekenna isn't the sorceress everyone thinks she is. So, Tobin joins them after being held prisoner for many days. Mekenna finds it hard to trust him. Even though the goblins have developed a liking for him. Mekenns can't help but find she likes him as well. But trouble isn't over yet for the preist that sent Tobin is just gettign warmed up. Soon, they find themselves mixed up in a battle of misunderstanding, honor, and trust.

Goblin Wood was amazing. Each character is important. Mekenna is strong and capable. She knows what she wants and will do anything to acheive it, a great quality in a heroine. The goblins add humor, fun, and joy to the book. Tobin is the basis of the message and helps keeps the story moving right along. There are no events that don't tie into the end either. Plus, It is full of many battles and victories. I enjoyed it most of all though because it was it had to do with fighting from your heart instead of your head. It had a message in loyalty and truth. I highly reccomend this book.

Review: A great book!
I loved this book. I can sympathize with Makenna, and with Tobin and of course, the goblins.

This is one of the best books I have ever read, but the ending left me wanting more.

Review: A GREAT Book!!!
This is one of my the best fantasy books i've every read(which is says alot on my part!)I love how Ms./Mrs. Bell tells the story through the eyes of the two main character. It makes hard to find the line between whom is good and whom is evil, and those always make great stories.

Review: Fast Pace, intense rush!
Hilari Bell did an excellent job of creating a book that was fast paced and witty. Once I started the book I could not put it down. If you are looking for a good fanstasy story that will take you into a new world this book is it! Enjoy!

Review: But what of the barbarians in the south?
When i first read THE GOBLIN WOOD, i adored it. I loved how there was no right and wrong. THe plot is intersting and quick, besides being funny. And there was no right and wrong(i realize i'm repeating).

But i have a tendancy to ponder books after i read them. HIlari Bell may have tried hard to give the readers two grounds on which to stand, goblin haters or goblin lovers, but everyone hates the barbarians. But maybe she'll write a book about their point of view, so i'll have to wait.

She really is a wonderful author though. Manneka blew me away and i pitited her, but at the same time disliked her. After being taught it's wrong to kill people,(and it is) it's hard to accept a new belief, in which case I stand with Tobin.

I can find very litte to say sarcastic about this book so i won't try.

If I don't like either road, Robert Frost, may I clear my own?
-Quote taken from a friend's poem for school.

Review: The Goblin Wood
If you love stories with goblins,witches,and other magical creatures than you will love this book.The book is about a girl named Makenna whos mother is blamed for something she didn't do.Makenna takes revenge on the folks after they kill her mother.After the revenge she heads towards the goblin woods to live.On the way she captures a goblin and they become friends.Years go by and now Makenna is 17.She has killed a few people and lives in a village of goblins.A king decides to seen a knight to capture her to move into the woods.The knight changes after spending weeks as a captive.The knight frees her when she is caught.Then together they make a portal to another world to live in peace.I hope you will read this book cause it is the best.

Review: Gives reader a different view over goblins
This book is very good, and makes you think that goblins aren't that bad! Most stories with goblins in them, usually give you the impression that goblins are mean, clever, and nasty creatures. This book really changes your mind. I shouldn't spoil the story, but it is GREAT!

Review: A different kind of Goblin fantasy
I can not say what exactly makes this book different from any fantasy I've ever read. The description was vivid, even the tiniest details of reaction/thought which are usually not mentioned in this kind of story, can take you back to reality but somehow managed to keep your environment with the goblins which sound a bit odd to you maybe but it happened to me.

Maybe the way Ms. Bell building her character and situation that was easily accepted and consistent throughout the book. The politics reasons in conflict with the goblins' was so well developed that you can not just say right or wrong about each side. This book really show you how it was like to have something in the middle, when everything has its own right and wrong. Yet all was told in not-so-flourish language.

Although I think the way out for the ending was a bit too coincidental (because I feel it was too simple but again maybe I wouldn't like it better any other way) , the last chapter brought a lot more feeling to the whole story. My eyes just soaked a bit with a big smile on my face after reading the last word.

What a gem. I simply love it :)

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