內容簡介
內容簡介 From the talented creators of bestselling TROLL, comes a wonderfully funny and powerful story about the magic of connecting with others. Deep in the bog, where the swampland was starkand shadows would linger long after the dark...In slime, grime and soil, in ambers and ash... Goblin was searching for trinkets and trash. A broken old clock and a rusted propeller, a whistle, a thistle, a busted umbrella.No bucket too rusty. No pebble too small. Goblin was greedy. He wanted it all. Goblin 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?Key Features: From the bestselling creators of Troll: Off the heels of Troll's success comes another brilliant exploration of emotions, connection, and growth told through the POV of another adorable antihero. A quirky, funny, and accessible story about materialism vs. true fulfillment: Goblin collects trinkets but discovers that no amount of stuff can fill the void he feels, but that maybe friendship will. Encourages discussions about emotional needs and community: Perfect for SEL-focused storytimes and conversation. A standout read-aloud with lyrical writing and whimsical art: Engages both young readers and adults.
作者介紹
作者介紹 Frances Stickley 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.