The Fallen Star (Billy Smith and the Goblins Series #2)

by Robert Hewitt Wolfe

Overview

“If kinging were easy, everyone would do it.”

With help from his friends, Billy Smith—the unlikeliest of heroes—overthrew the corrupt General Sawtooth and claimed the Goblin Crown. But his perilous journey to save the goblin race has just begun. The powerful Hanorian Army is gathered at the gates of Kiranok, threatening to invade the goblin city and wipe out everyone within. So the inhabitants of Mother Mountain must draw on their deepest strengths for the battle to come: Billy, a burgeoning leader, crafts military strategy while fending off foes from within the goblin ranks; Lexi, her magic growing, trades firepower with the mighty wizard Mig; and steadfast Hop and stalwart Kurt set off in pursuit of a mysterious Fallen Star, perhaps their only hope for defeating the enemy—but did it awaken an even darker force in the universe? Billy, Lexi, Kurt, and the goblins soon realize the true meaning of duty, death, and destiny—and that the wages of war come at a steep price.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681626178
Publisher:	Turner Publishing Company
Publication date:	06/12/2018
Series:	Billy Smith and the Goblins Series , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	5 MB
Age Range:	11 - 16 Years

About the Author

Robert Hewitt Wolfe is the writer and Co-Executive Producer on the hit CBS mystery Elementary. Wolfe broke into television on Star Trek: The Next Generation, writing the popular episode “A Fistful of Datas.” He worked on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine for five seasons, writing or co-writing over thirty episodes, as well as co-authoring the humorous tie-in book Legends of the Ferengi. Wolfe developed the syndicated hit Andromeda from notes by Gene Roddenberry, serving as the showrunner for its first two seasons. Wolfe went on to develop The Dresden Files and help launch The 4400 and Alphas. Wolfe has also worked on The Twilight Zone, The Dead Zone, The Gates, and Star-Crossed. He has a BA in Motion Pictures/Television from UCLA and an MFA in Screenwriting.
Tom Fowler's art has appeared on the covers and in the pages of comics from Marvel, DC, Valiant, and Oni Press, and his cinematic style also graced the cover of Tom King's debut novel, A Once Crowded Sky (Touchstone, 2012).

Editorial Reviews

"The sequel exceeds any expectations fans of The Goblin Crown might have... This is a throughly enjoyable book, with so many relatable moments for middle grade readers starting to wonder where their place in the world is, and starting to realize the weight of consequences." —Red Hen Bookshop

Praise for THE GOBLIN CROWN

"The characters are well-developed, believably imperfect, and multicultural (Billy himself is biracial); the plot moves briskly; and the goblin dialect—sometimes humorous, sometimes startlingly poignant—is a real strength [...] It’s a solid start to the Billy and the Goblin series." - Publishers Weekly

"Readers who fervently wish for the ability to jump into a mythical world like Middle-earth will enjoy this tale." ―School Library Journal

"Wolfe, a television screenwriter, offers a story full of a surprising amount of emotional heft [...] a compelling series beginning." ―Kirkus

4/5 Stars: "Robert Hewitt Wolfe’s The Goblin Crown is the start to the fantasy series, Billy Smith and the Goblins, and combines the elements of goblin culture, disasters in high school and destiny, and is layered in mythology, adventure and magic.
The Goblin Crown is sprinkled with themes and lessons from handling guilt to responsibility. Readers will relate to both the characters’ experiences and connect with the lessons learned. This is a coming of age novel that will delight readers who enjoy imaginative fantasy worlds full of suspense, adventure, and descriptive world building."—Portland Book Review

"Robert Hewitt Wolfe accomplishes something magical. He creates a Tolkienesque fantasy world for young adults that feels lived in, original and accessible. He also gives us Billy Smith - a real boy from the real world, who discovers that “not fitting in” is what makes him so special. The Goblin Crown is exciting, emotional and unflinching." ―Ashley Edward Miller, co-author of Colin Fischer and co-writer of Thor and X-Men: First Class

"The Goblin Crown is the smart, morally complex version of the heroic coming-of-age story that you've been waiting for." ―Charlie Jane Anders, author of All the Birds in the Sky

"The Goblin Crown is a riveting, relatable, compelling journey into another realm. I found myself staying up late to read about Billy's adventures and his unlikely alliance with goblin leader Hop. Robert Hewitt Wolfe, who I know from his legendary work in the Star Trek universe, has set his sights on the fantasy genre with great success! Can't wait for more installments." ―Jennifer Brody, author of The 13th Continuum

From the Publisher

06/01/2018
Gr 7 Up—Billy's life would be easier if he, Lexi, and Kurt hadn't magically slipped into Kiranok, a goblin city carved into a mountain in a parallel world. At home in San Francisco, he'd be stressing about school. In Kiranok, Billy Smith, the newly crowned king, worries about saving his people from extinction in the war against their human Hanorian enemies, and skirting assassination attempts by three rogue goblin wizards. His previous tormenter, star quarterback Kurt, has become a loyal ally, fighting alongside goblin soldier Hop. And Lexi is learning how to wield her fire magic, giving Billy another weapon in his arsenal. Unfortunately, the Hanorians have more wizards, a larger army, and a ruthless agenda. The newest installment in the trilogy picks up where The Goblin Crown left off, alternating among six viewpoints with a tenacity that was not quite as fluid in book one. Cliff-hangers and bad luck abound, compelling readers ever onward to a chilling ending that will leave them impatient for the final installment. Characters are fleshed out in greater detail this volume, giving their conflicting feelings and actions more heft. Wolfe's world-building and connection with his characters feel almost effortless, and the book includes appendices reminiscent of The Silmarillion. VERDICT A must-buy for where The Goblin Crown is popular.—Abby Bussen, Muskego Public Library, WI

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