{"product_id":"goblin-secrets-paperback","title":"Goblin Secrets - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the National Book Award-winning \u003ci\u003eGoblin Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e, a boy joins a theatrical troupe of goblins to find his missing brother.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the town of Zombay, there is a witch named Graba who has clockwork chicken legs and moves her house around--much like the fairy tale figure of Baba Yaga. Graba takes in stray children, and Rownie is the youngest boy in her household. Rownie's only real relative is his older brother Rowan, who is an actor. But acting is outlawed in Zombay, and Rowan has disappeared. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDesperate to find him, Rownie joins up with a troupe of goblins who skirt the law to put on plays. But their plays are not only for entertainment, and the masks they use are for more than make-believe. The goblins also want to find Rowan--because Rowan might be the only person who can save the town from being flooded by a mighty river. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis accessible, atmospheric fantasy takes a gentle look at love, loss, and family while delivering a fast-paced adventure that is sure to satisfy.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliam Alexander won the National Book Award for his debut novel, \u003ci\u003eGoblin Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e, and won the Earphones Award for his narration of the audiobook. His other novels include \u003ci\u003eA Festival of Ghosts\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Properly Unhaunted Place\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGhoulish Song\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNomad\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAmbassador\u003c\/i\u003e. William studied theater and folklore at Oberlin College, English at the University of Vermont, and creative writing at the Clarion workshop. He teaches in the Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA program in Writing for Children and Young Adults. Like the protagonist of \u003ci\u003eNomad \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eAmbassador\u003c\/i\u003e, William is the son of a Latino immigrant to the US. Visit him online at WillAlex.net and GoblinSecrets.com, and on Twitter via @WillieAlex. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eErwin Madrid \u003c\/b\u003eis a children's book illustrator based in San Francisco, where he earned his BFA at the Academy of Art College. He has worked for PDI\/Dreamworks Animation on films like \u003ci\u003eShrek 2\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eMadagascar \u003c\/i\u003esequels. He has also done concept art for the gaming industry for titles like \u003ci\u003eUncharted: Drake's Fortune\u003c\/i\u003e. In his spare time, Erwin travels and goes plein air painting.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.6 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 23, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goblin Secrets\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42731365597247,"sku":"9781442427273","price":9.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/f28efe976bdcbddec8299ce2ed4f3942.webp?v=1765128623","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/goblin-secrets-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}