Also by Lindsay Buroker:
- The Emperor's Edge (a high fantasy mystery in an era of steam)
- Ice Cracker II
- Encrypted
- Ice Cracker II (and other stories)
- Flash Gold
- Dark Currents (The Emperor's Edge Book 2)
- Hunted [The Flash Gold Chronicles]
- Deadly Games (The Emperor's Edge Book 3)
- The Assassin's Curse
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Published: Dec. 08, 2010
Words: 29115 (approximate)
Language: English
Ebook description
They're short, they're scrawny, and they're green, but they want to be heroes. The problem? Goblins are supposed to fish and forage, not hunt down and challenge villains. This doesn't daunt Malagach and Gortok. Armed with their wits, their stolen (er, borrowed) books, and their scavenged tools, they mean to rid their mountain home of evil. Or get in lots of trouble trying...Tags
fantasy, short stories, fantasy adventure, goblins, childrens fantasy, childrens stories, fantasy stories, goblin stories, goblin brothers, fantasy short stories, childrens fantasy storiesAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
Diana Collins
on Feb. 16, 2012 :
Great stories, very humorous and entertaining. I am 56 and still enjoyed these stories with happy endings. Lindsay always tells a good tale.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Tiffany Turner
on June 13, 2011 :
This is a fun read for any kid that enjoys quick, short stories, esp. if they like goblins. No matter what problems they encounter, Malagach and Gortok never give up. From saving human children, surviving bullies, or even almost being turned into goblin slaves, these two brothers get into all sorts of trouble. But there seems to be an underlining theme to all the stories, they stick together. Their interest of books and science are a charming balance of skills they use to solve their problems.
I would recommend this book for children that still enjoy a good fantasy read, but may have trouble focusing on a full chapter book. The short story adventures can be read aloud and enjoyed one at a time. This is especially wonderful for kids that have trouble reading. It can be read aloud or for children on their own.
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
GraceKrispy
on March 05, 2011 :
Malagach and Gortok are brothers. Goblin brothers, that is. Smart and literate, they are quite unusual in their village, and often the target of Zakrog and his gang of bullies. Gortok is the inventor of the two, always coming up with amazing new tools to use. Malagach is a bit of an "idea boy," and he makes a great assistant for his younger brother. Together, they find themselves in some crazy dilemmas, and it takes every bit of knowledge and ingenuity they have to get themselves right back out!
Written as a middle-grade book, this collection of adventures by Lindsay Buroker is entertaining and fun for all ages. The writing style offers a good combination of easy-to-understand language along with higher level words that will challenge younger readers. It's the type of story that will entice reluctant readers to learn new vocabulary while providing an engaging story for more advanced younger readers. The mix of simple sentence structure with more complex structures is a great technique to appeal to many levels of reading. Some middle-grade books feel a bit mind-numbing to an adult, but that was not true in this case. I know my own kids would enjoy it as much as I did. The world that is presented to us is an adventure in itself. We are able to explore the relationships between goblins, humans, orcs, and other creatures, enticing our imaginations while providing entertainment.
The brothers themselves are utterly engaging and fun, with good characterization. The dialogue between them really helps establish each brother's personality. I really liked the fact that the brothers were always on the lookout for new books, and were interested in new math and science facts. Other characters are brought in as concerns the plot, and each personality presented is quite distinct and well-defined. Although all the stories are about the brothers, there isn't a lot in the way of continuity between stories. Each adventure stands alone nicely, which can be a draw for this age group. Some chapters provide a little more backstory into the brothers' lives and some are much more adventuresome than some others. Each story presents a challenge for the brothers to overcome. I found myself more engaged in some of the stories than in others, with one story in particular much less appealing to me than the rest.
Overall, a wonderful adventure with universal appeal!
4.5 /5 stars @ MotherLode
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
A Sylvana
on Dec. 18, 2010 :
An enjoyable read for those who like stories for young adults or older children. Lots of stories in here for the money and even the less action-filled ones have plenty going on to keep one's interest. The dialogue between the characters is very cute and each brother has a distinct personality. Good characters and solid stories.
(reviewed the day of purchase)