These are not your ordinary goblins. They may be scrawny, green, voracious and occasionally smelly, but Malagach and Gortok have unusual interests. Like reading. And inventing things. And being heroes....

Cute, clever, and fun to read. ( )

I enjoyed reading this children's short story collection. As a teacher, I'm always looking for good children's literature. This book is a great short story collection that combines children's problems solved in the guise of goblins.

From saving human children, surviving bullies, or even almost being turned into goblin slaves, two goblin brothers get into all sorts of problems. But there seems to be an underlining theme to all the stories, they stick together. No matter what problems they encounter, Malagach and Gortok never give up. Their interest in 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. Your child will enjoy this as a start to their summer reading adventure. ( )