Goblins

Q: "What is the Goblins series about?"

"The series follows Skarper, a goblin who can read, which makes him an outcast among his kind. He teams up with a young cheese-maker's daughter named Henwyn to face threats including dwarves, giants, and ancient magic."

Q: "What order should I read the Goblins books?"

"Read them in order: Goblins (2012), Goblins vs. Dwarves (2013), and Goblin Quest (2014). The story builds across all three books with recurring characters and an overarching plot."

Q: "What age group is the Goblins series for?"

"The Goblins series is aimed at middle-grade readers, roughly ages 8-12. It features humor and adventure similar to Terry Pratchett's work but accessible to younger readers."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Goblins	2012	Philip Reeve	Buy
2	Goblins vs. Dwarves	2013	Philip Reeve	Buy
3	Goblin Quest	2014	Philip Reeve	Buy

The Goblins trilogy is Philip Reeve’s fantasy adventure series set in a world of goblins, dwarves, and forgotten magic. The story begins when Skarper, a goblin who has learned to read, is cast out of Clovenstone after touching a mysterious stone that gives him knowledge forbidden to his kind.

Skarper befriends Henwyn, a human girl from a nearby village, and together they face a series of threats to their world. The books blend action, humor, and world-building as Reeve creates a fantasy setting filled with inventive creatures and comic situations. The trilogy works well for readers who enjoy Terry Pratchett’s Discworld or want a lighter fantasy alternative to Reeve’s science fiction work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Goblins series about?

The series follows Skarper, a goblin who can read, which makes him an outcast among his kind. He teams up with a young cheese-maker’s daughter named Henwyn to face threats including dwarves, giants, and ancient magic.

What order should I read the Goblins books?

Read them in order: Goblins (2012), Goblins vs. Dwarves (2013), and Goblin Quest (2014). The story builds across all three books with recurring characters and an overarching plot.

What age group is the Goblins series for?

The Goblins series is aimed at middle-grade readers, roughly ages 8-12. It features humor and adventure similar to Terry Pratchett’s work but accessible to younger readers.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order