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YABilly Smith and the Goblins series.
On his first day of high school, Billy Smith embarrasses himself in front of pretty Lexi and angers quarterback Kurt--then accidentally transports all three of them to goblin underworld Kiranok. There, selfish goblin Hop has one goal: avoid the impending war. Billy and Hop's lives intersect, leading to mayhem, prophecies, and hope. Wolfe overwrites but creates a vivid world and culture.