Sunday, May 2, 2010

The Goblin Baby by Berlie Doherty - ADVISABLE


Doherty, Berlie The Goblin Baby 128 p. Random House Books for Young Readers 2009. $5 EARLY READER

Content - G

Tam became a big older brother to his baby sister, Blue. Everyone loved Blue, she was a sweet baby. One day, Blue was snatched by faeries and taken to the magical land of the faeries. The faeries left a goblin baby in her place. It is up to Tam to go exchange the goblin baby for his sister Blue. He has to cross over the Sapphire Lake without looking at his reflection, kill castle nightmares with his sword, and try not fall asleep or eat anything or he will be stuck in the faerie land for 100 years.

This is a fun, predictable adventure.

EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE. Anna Mattheus, Elementary Teacher.

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