A novel about Hob, the invisible house-spirit. The author conjures up a visual language that takes form in spooky images of dwarves, witches, goblins and gremlins. The illustrator has created a special Hob alphabet that neatly compliments this imagery.
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A novel about Hob, the invisible house-spirit. The author conjures up a visual language that takes form in spooky images of dwarves, witches, goblins and gremlins. The illustrator has created a special Hob alphabet that neatly compliments this imagery.
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Add this copy of Hob and the Goblins to cart. $5.63, very good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1993 by Dorling Kindersley.
Add this copy of Hob and the Goblins to cart. $7.68, fair condition, Sold by Ladylisabooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chester, , UNITED KINGDOM, published 1993 by Dorling Kindersley.
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Used: Acceptable. Hardback with D/J in average condition, ex library book with minimal stamps but first page removed. 1993 DK edition 1st. From Publishers Weekly-Appearing in his first full-length novel, Hob, the benevolent house ghost who has previously appeared in the British author's picture books, here adopts a family moving into an old country house. Unbeknownst to Mr. and Mrs. Grimes, their new home, known as Fairy Ring Cottage, contains "a door to the goblin country." The children, Tom and Meg, can see Hob, and they also sense danger before their parents do. But, after a terrifying climax which chaotically and violently combines a goblin king and his goblin followers, a band of dwarves, a witch, a possessed bus and a stolen pot of magical gold, Mr. Grimes, too, recognizes the presence as well as the benefits of their whimsical, worry-wart and interestingly maternal house spirit. Each of the characters is fully believable, including the supernatural Hob (who, disarmingly, refers to himself in the third person: "That's what we want most....A bit of normal: family round the fire, Hob in the hearth"). Mayne is remarkably deft at opening up a fantasy realm to readers of all ages through his playful prose, which twists and stretches to create sly humor, earnest sympathy and, at times, genuine darkness. Ages 8-11.
Add this copy of Hob and the Goblins to cart. $12.81, like new condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Dorling Kindersley.
Add this copy of Hob and the Goblins to cart. $44.19, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Dorling Kindersley.
Add this copy of Hob and the Goblins to cart. $112.30, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Dorling Kindersley.
