The Story of the Three Goblins
The Story of the Three Goblins is a delightful children's book about three mischievous goblins who live in a magical forest. The goblins, named Gilly, Golly, and Gumpy, are always getting into trouble. One day, they decide to explore the forest and stumble upon a mysterious castle. Inside, they find a magical book that grants them three wishes. The goblins use their wishes to try to make their lives easier, but they soon realize that their wishes have unexpected consequences. In the end, the goblins learn an important lesson about the power of wishes and the importance of being careful what you wish for. The Story of the Three Goblins is a fun and entertaining story that teaches children about the power of wishes and the importance of being careful what you wish for. It is sure to delight readers of all ages.
By Mabel G. Taggart · First published 1903 · Genre: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Fairy Tale · 2,180 words
First lines
Once upon a time there were three little goblins.
Their names were Red-Cap, Blue-Cap and Yellow-Cap, and they lived in a mountain.
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The Story of the Three Goblins is listed on Textopian as a short story by Mabel G. Taggart, dated 1903 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Mabel G. Taggart
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Children's Literature, Fairy Tale, Adventure
- Length: 2,180 words
- Structure: 1 section, 69 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The title of the book suggests a fantastical story involving goblins.
- Children's Literature — Mabel G. Taggart is a well-known author of children's literature.
- Fairy Tale — The title of the book suggests a story with elements of a traditional fairy tale.
- Adventure — The story of the three goblins could involve an adventurous journey.
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goblins · fantasy · adventure · children's literature · magic · friendship · imagination · mythical creatures · storytelling · whimsy · morality · courage