Book 1: Goblin
Written by Eric Grissom, Art by Will Perkins
Goblin is a fantasy story about overcoming great odds and about finding light in even the darkest of places.
A young, headstrong goblin embarks on a wild journey of danger, loss, self-discovery, and sacrifice in this new graphic novel adventure.
One fateful night a sinister human warrior raids the home of the young goblin Rikt and leaves him orphaned. Angry and alone, Rikt vows to avenge the death of his parents and seeks a way to destroy the man who did this. He finds aid from unlikely allies throughout his journey and learns of a secret power hidden in the heart of the First Tree. Will Rikt survive the trials that await him on his perilous journey to the First Tree? And is Rikt truly prepared for what he may find there?
Teacher Resources
A Common Core Aligned Learning Guide
This curriculum, developed by educator Alex Dwyer, was designed to assist teachers in using the fantasy adventure graphic novel Goblin in their classroom.
The guide uses the 6th grade Common Core Standard. For learners that are below or above, the guide can be augmented by adding grade level specific direction and vocabulary to the questions.
PDF includes:
- Anchor Questions
- Vocabulary
- Suggested Activities
- Chapter Specific Questions
Praise for Goblin
Every page of GOBLIN not only overflows with imagination but also with heart, humour and a deeply emotional journey. I love it.
Jeff Lemire
SWEET TOOTH, ESSEX COUNTY
GOBLIN is a tender and honest, timely and timeless coming of age story.
Jennie Wood
PAPER PLANES, A BOY LIKE ME
A heartfelt fantasy yarn about finding light in a world filled with darkness. A really great spin on growing up and high fantasy.
Dave Scheidt
(Mayor Good Boy, Star Wars, Avatar the Last Airbender)
Goblin is a massive journey of heartbreak and healing in a world so full, every chapter could fill an entire book!
Marcus Emerson
(Ben Braver, Kid Youtuber, Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja)