Review: Into the Goblin Market

Title: Into the Goblin Market
Author: Vikki VanSickle, Jensine Eckwall (illustrator)
Genre: Children’s, Picture Book
Publisher: Tundra Books
Source: Publisher via NetGalley
Format: Ebook
Release Date: July 30, 2024
Rating: ★★★★★

Goodreads Synopsis:

A picture book ode to Christina Rossetti’s classic poem and a clever homage to familiar fairy-tale villains, this story about two sisters will enthrall readers with its beautifully detailed art and enchanting writing.

Millie loves her quiet life on the farm, but Mina longs for adventure. When the Goblin Market comes to town, Millie knows visiting it is a bad idea. They’ve been told stories their whole lives about the dangers of the Goblin Market. But Mina just can’t resist.

When Mina doesn’t come back, it’s Millie’s turn to brave the market to bring her home. She will use all her smarts and courage to try to outwit the goblins and save her sister… but will it be enough?

Review:

Millie and Mina are young sisters who live together on a quiet farm. Millie is happy with their life, but Mina wants to go on an adventure. One night, Millie wakes up to discover that Mina has run away to the Goblin Market. Mille must try to outsmart the goblins to save her sister. 

This beautiful picture book is based on Christina Rossetti’s poem Goblin Market. This adaptation was a simpler form of the poem for young children to understand. This book was also not as dark as the original poem. The black, white, and red illustrations that went along with the text were beautiful and detailed. 

Into the Goblin Market is a beautiful picture book!

Thank you Tundra Books for providing a digital copy of this book.

Have you read Into the Goblin Market? What did you think of it?