The Goblin Twins

Illustrated by Jaime Kim
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$18.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Crown Books for Young Readers
24 per carton
On sale Sep 05, 2023 | 978-0-593-48021-2
Age 3-7 years
Reading Level: Lexile AD700L | Fountas & Pinnell N
Sales rights: World
Two 601-year-old goblin tricksters from Korea go on an unexpected Halloween adventure in New York City in this tongue-in-cheek story from Frances Cha, critically acclaimed author of If I Had Your Face, and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Jaime Kim.

"A sweet, comical Halloween venture for all." -Kirkus Reviews

Doki and Kebi are two Korean magical goblin twin brothers who couldn't be more different!

Kebi loves to scare people (maybe a little too much) and explore!

Doki would rather give people bags of gold when he's not reading a book!

Despite their differences, Doki and Kebi are inseparable. When it's time for the goblin tricksters to move, the brothers decide to make their new home together in a strange, unknown land...New York City! As they prepare for the new customs of Halloween, Doki and Kebi are in for a surprise in this new holiday adventure inspired by the Korean mythology of dokkaebi.
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★ "A frightful delight....Cha’s writing is excellently paced and entertaining, while the digital illustrations are filled with bright colors and bring the charming characters to life." —School Library Journal, starred review

"A sweet, comical Halloween venture for all." —Kirkus Reviews

"Based in Korean lore, this read’s a treat any day of the year." —Publishers Weekly

"Cartoony digital illustrations give the dokkaebi-shown as colorful, blobby, rosy-cheeked tricksters-personality and provide funny, scene-setting details." —The Horn Book

"Kim’s digital illustrations are adorable, vibrant, and just spooky enough for any haunted storytime....A great, not-so-scary pick for little listeners." —Booklist

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Two 601-year-old goblin tricksters from Korea go on an unexpected Halloween adventure in New York City in this tongue-in-cheek story from Frances Cha, critically acclaimed author of If I Had Your Face, and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Jaime Kim.

"A sweet, comical Halloween venture for all." -Kirkus Reviews

Doki and Kebi are two Korean magical goblin twin brothers who couldn't be more different!

Kebi loves to scare people (maybe a little too much) and explore!

Doki would rather give people bags of gold when he's not reading a book!

Despite their differences, Doki and Kebi are inseparable. When it's time for the goblin tricksters to move, the brothers decide to make their new home together in a strange, unknown land...New York City! As they prepare for the new customs of Halloween, Doki and Kebi are in for a surprise in this new holiday adventure inspired by the Korean mythology of dokkaebi.

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Praise

★ "A frightful delight....Cha’s writing is excellently paced and entertaining, while the digital illustrations are filled with bright colors and bring the charming characters to life." —School Library Journal, starred review

"A sweet, comical Halloween venture for all." —Kirkus Reviews

"Based in Korean lore, this read’s a treat any day of the year." —Publishers Weekly

"Cartoony digital illustrations give the dokkaebi-shown as colorful, blobby, rosy-cheeked tricksters-personality and provide funny, scene-setting details." —The Horn Book

"Kim’s digital illustrations are adorable, vibrant, and just spooky enough for any haunted storytime....A great, not-so-scary pick for little listeners." —Booklist