title: Goblins in Green
author:  Nicholas Heller 
description: A gaggle of goblins from A to Z (for Annabelle to Zelda, modeling everything from anoraks to zoot suits) cavort through the fun-filled pages. Set in an attic replete with fascinating objects, Heller's (Peas; Woody) text is a playful romp through the alphabet-one that uses alliteration to highlight the letter in question and introduce the ones that follow ("Jared jumps in his jaunty knickers"). But the true treasure comes from Smith's (Matthew's Dragon; Chipmunk) zippy illustrations. Full of expressive merriment in their own right, the gouache, watercolor and pencil images take on a surprising comical element upon closer viewing. Far from the run-of-the-mill alphabet book, here is an rip-roaring visual spoof on famous paintings and films. From Degas to the hit film The Mask, no one and nothing is safe from Smith's wry visual parodies. Readers will find the goblin Selwin, posed to mimic Munch's famous painting, to be a particular scream. Zany! Ages 4-up. <br />Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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  # THE GOBLIN'S COLLECTION
  
  ### Algernon Blackwood
  
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  Dutton accepted the invitation for the feeble reason that he was not quick
  enough at the moment to find a graceful excuse. He had none of that facile
  brilliance which is so useful at week-end parties; he was a big, shy, awkward
  man. Moreover, he disliked these great houses. They swallowed him. The solemn,
  formidable butlers oppressed him. He left on Sunday night when possible. This
  time, arriving with an hour to dress, he went upstairs to an enormous room, so
  full of precious things that he felt like an insignificant item in a museum
  corridor. He smiled disconsolately as the underling who brought up his bag
  began to fumble with the lock. But, instead of the sepulchral utterance he
  dreaded, a delicious human voice with an unmistakable brogue proceeded from
  the stooping figure. It was positively comforting. “It ‘all be locked, sorr,
  but maybe ye have th