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Fauna (Goblins in the Castle) embarks on a perilous quest to rescue her kidnapped friend William, one that involves magic spells and devices, goblins, ghosts, giants, and evil wizards. The pace is a tad frenetic, the characters are many, and the plot is overstuffed; but the engaging voice, kid-friendly approach, and overall cheery tone will carry readers through to the surprise twist at the end.