A review by bookgirl4ever
Goblin Secrets by William Alexander

4.0

As a young boy, Rownie and his older brother Rowan go to live with Graba the witch. Rowan disappears after the rest of his acting troupe is arrested. Graba is looking for him and Rownie hopes he can catch a glimpse of him somewhere. One day a Goblin troupe comes to Zombay and Rownie steals money from Graba to go. Rownie illegally participates in the play and is asked to join the troupe. Because he fears the wrath of Graba, Rownie joins. The troupe teaches Rownie the art of masks and Rownie learns that they also taught his brother this art. Will they be able to protect Rownie from Graba and help him find his lost brother?

Try this book if you like the 2012 Newbery Honor winner Splendors and Glooms.

Upper elementary/middle school.