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 it's 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 all her courage to try to outwit the goblins and save her sister . . . but will it be enough?

This gorgeous and intriguing tribute to both "Goblin Market" by Christina Rossetti and classic fairy-tale villains is also a story about the bond between sisters and a celebration of courage, intelligence and resilience.

Vikki VanSickle
écrit des livres et des pièces de théâtre pour les enfants. Elle est
diplômée de théâtre de l'Université de Queens, et de littérature pour
enfants de l'Université de Colombie-Britannique. Elle possède une solide
expérience dans le domaine des camps de vacances : elle travaille dans les
camps organisés par le théâtre local, mais aussi comme conseillère et
directrice d'activités au Camp Rimp Rock de Virginie Occidentale. Elle a
participé à plusieurs comédies musicales, et elle a dirigé, en 2005, la
production de Crazy for You. Ses écrits ont été publiés dans
Chameleon, un magazine pour enfants.

VIKKI VANSICKLE is an award-winning author and a devoted member of the Canadian children’s book industry. Frequently referred to as “Canada’s Judy Blume,” she is the author of a number of acclaimed books, including the picture book Anonymouse and novels Words that Start with B, Summer Days, Starry Nights and the 2018 Red Maple Award winner The Winnowing. After obtaining an MA in Children’s Literature from UBC, Vikki’s career began in bookselling at The Flying Dragon Bookshop, which earned her the 2011 CBA Young Bookseller of the Year award. She is frequently called upon to speak about kids’ books as CTV Your Morning’s resident bookworm and as Lainey Gossip’s YA mentor! Vikki lives in Toronto. Visit her at https://vikkivansickle.com/.

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JENSINE ECKWALL est une illustratrice qui compte parmi ses clients BUST Magazine, BOOM! Studios/Adventure Time, The Boston Globe, Lucky Peach, The New York Times et Nylon. Elle a illustré des romans pour adultes et des livres pour enfants tels que Almost a Full Moon de Hawksley Workman.

JENSINE ECKWALL is an illustrator whose clients include BUST Magazine, BOOM! Studios/Adventure Time, Boston Globe, Lucky Peach, New York Times, and Nylon. She has illustrated middle-grade and adult novels, and children’s books such as Almost a Full Moon by Hawksley Workman.

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A CBC Books Bestseller
One of New York Public Library's 100 Best Kids Books
One of Quill & Quire's Favourite Young Readers Titles of 2024
A 2024 Kids' Indie Next Pick
A Los Angeles Public Library Best Children's Book of 2024

PRAISE FOR Into the Goblin Market:
"[A] bravura picture book . . . With its righteous turning of tables courtesy of Millie's quick thinking, Into the Goblin Market, which was inspired by the like-themed Christina Rossetti poem, earns a spot in the contemporary fairy-tale pantheon. . . . Eckwall's black-and-white art, which has the look of elaborate woodcuts, hosts a cauldron's worth of classic fairy-tale allusions. Readers can spot a piper, a witch with a (presumably) poisoned apple, and, in one of the book's occasional blasts of color, rescue-mode Millie in a red hood, conjuring another red-cloaked hero of the fairy-tale world." —STARRED REVIEW, Shelf Awareness
"A tribute to the work of Victorian poet Christina Rosetti, Into the Goblin Market is a delicious treat for those yearning for a bit of frightful adventure." —STARRED REVIEW, BookPage

"A gratifying, happy-ever-after tale of symbiotic sororal cleverness." —Kirkus Reviews

"A beautiful blend of classic aesthetics and modern sensibilities with a marvelous message of courage and love. . . . [A] bewitching book." —Booklist
"Into the Goblin Market stands out all on its own. Two sisters, Mina and Millie, use the strength of their unbreakable bond when Mina disappears, perhaps to be consumed by malign forces. Millie, confronting the supernatural terrors of classic fairy tales with an undertone of Rosetti's feminist poem, rescues her beloved sibling and they return home. The poetry is hypnotic, the pictures are stunning, and the sisters are undefeated through their love." —Imaginary Elevators
"This is a deliciously spooky story inspired by Christina Rossetti's poem, 'The Goblin Market,' and classic fairy tales. It is perfectly matched with black and red block print-type illustrations. This will be a delight to read with children!" —American Booksellers Association
"Into the Goblin Market is a true rhyming fairytale that will appeal to many readers, especially those looking for a story with a strong focus on the power of sisterhood." —Young Adulting

"This is a deliciously spooky story inspired by Christina Rossetti's poem 'The Goblin Market' and classic fairy tales. It is perfectly matched with black and red block print-type illustrations. This will be a delight to read with children!" —Vicky Titcomb, Titcomb's Bookshop, East Sandwich, MA