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Lots of fun, so well written, a relief coming off a more recently written and poorly edited fantasy book. I did feel that the girl Fauna could have been made more central to the story. If she hadn't been there, the entire plot could have happened anyway. But I do love the way Coville seamlessly moves between humor and spookiness. He's a master. And this particular book, which is now more than 20 years old, stands the test of time really well. ( )

"Goblins in the Castle" is a wild adventure story that has kids begging me to read them more! The story starts off peacefully in a fantastical setting in the past where William, a young boy, lives a quiet life with the few others that live in the castle. On the night of Halloween one year, everything changes. William finds himself in the middle of a wild adventure with a young girl he barely knows and a goblin he doesn't know if he can trust. William's entire world is changed by his one action, and he must figure out how to make things right for everyone. ( )