Goblins!
by Royce Buckingham
Penguin 2010
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- courage
- loyalty
- rescue mission
- hidden worlds
- good vs. evil
- teamwork
- humor amid danger
About this book
PJ and his best friend Sam are out joyriding when they hit a snarling creature that definitely isn’t from around here. It’s a goblin from UnderEarth, and soon Sam is dragged below by a gang of them. PJ must brave a hidden world beneath the surface to rescue his friend, dodging monsters and mayhem along the way. Fast-paced, funny, and a little scary, this adventure hooks middle-grade readers who like creature features and daring rescues.
Setting: contemporary woods aboveground and the underground city of Argh in UnderEarth
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Goblins! right for my child?
Yes — Goblins! is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.7, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include friendship, courage, loyalty.
How long does it take to read Goblins!?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Goblins! takes around 5.0h to finish. The book has 45,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Goblins! have an AR quiz?
Yes — Goblins! has an AR quiz available, worth 7 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Goblins!?
Goblins! has an AR reading level of 4.7, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.