Gribblebob's Book of Unpleasant Goblins

This was a really fun middle grade read. It’s short chapters will have kids begging for one more before bed. It had me laughing throughout and remind me a bit of Stardust. It’s exciting and funny adventure that keeps you reading. There’s a great message about why a bully bullies.

Gribblebob's Book of Unpleasant Goblins was a quick read, perfect for a tween reader who likes magical elements.

Gribblebob is an aloof goblin expat living in modern England. A chance encounter with two children, a lost book, and a disappearing book lead the characters on an adventure!

The story is fast-paced and told from multiple points of view. Many of the chapters are only a few pages, and I think the fast-paced storytelling will appeal to younger readers.

This book is funny with heart, and I could easily see this turning into a series. I can't wait to gift this to my nephews for Christmas.

Super quick and fun read! Perfect for a middle grade audience. Kids will love the fun cast of characters.

The book has lots of the ingredients needed to make a wonderful, exciting and absorbing read for children -goblins, magic, different worlds and just enough danger to thrill without frightening. It takes a while to get going but once it finds its pace it is full of ideas and the plot continues well throughout the story. It combines humour and adventure whilst binging a sense of the importance of friendship, family, bravery and loyalty, The main characters are well written and the chapters are pitched at the right length in order to carry the story along and to encourage independent reading.

THis book was hilarious and creepy all mixed in at once. I love the style of writing and I think it's a great book. I really love how creative it is and the whole idea of The Veil and magical books! This book is perfect for readers 9-11.

There's just something about reading a book that transports you to another world...particularly when it's an imaginary world. I enjoyed the concept of being able to break through the veil and getting to know the cast of characters. I struggled a bit at the beginning keeping the different characters and storylines straight, but once I get further into the book the pieces clicked into place for me.

I could definitely see this turning into a series, which my students would love! This book is great for readers age 9-11!

A sister and brother realize there is a world beyond the veil when a series of events leads to Nils accidentally having a book insert itself into his body. The book belongs to Robert Gribble, a disguised goblin who is also known as Gribblebob. The goblin is at first irate but then realizes that Anna and Nils might be able to help in the fight against the queen of nightmares.
A little twee but I think readers will enjoy. The world building was quite lovely with snatches of fairly tales which create a base but then adding some other magical touches here and there. This book definitely seems like the start of a series as there is more magic hinted at that we don't necessarily see on page (e.g. the boy whose writings come to life) but it's not overwhelming. The story does build slowly and end fairly quickly but overall a nice start to a series.

Four stars
This book comes out October 6th
ARC kindly provided by Pushkin Press and NetGalley
Opinions are my own

Wonderful, fast-paced middle grade book that hits all the right marks for a magical adventure. Anna and Nils are fantastic characters and Gribblebob is a very well-developed goblin masquerading as a human. Filled with friendship, family, magic, loyalty, and adventure, this book is sure to be a hit with younger readers.

Thank you NetGalley and Pushkin Press for the opportunity to read an advance reading copy.

Magical story! Seems to be geared to the British market, may need either a glossary for other English speaking children, or edited to other dialects of English (American, Australian, Canadian...). Other that that, it's a fine story and highly entertaining for kids 4th grade up! I'm even sure, teens might enjoin the tale! It's well written, has some illustrations, shortish chapters, Kids will be clamoring for more when it ends all too soon! I love tales like this- original, lots of magic and magical creatures, good problems to solve.... So much fun!

A highly entertaining story that made me laugh and kept me hooked till the end.
It's a fast read, well written and well thought.
I think it can be loved by kids and adult.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

A fun middle grade read. Short chapters, fast-paced writing, and lovable characters make this a great read