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“Cha’s narrative is straightforward yet humorous; an author’s note offering more information on dokkaebi rounds out the tale. Kim artfully employs dark hues and shadows with spots of bright color to invoke a spooky yet friendly tone, especially when a group of trick-or-treaters ends up giving the endearing dokkaebi a scare of their own. A sweet, comical Halloween venture for all.”

– Kirkus Reviews

The Goblin Twins

Written by Frances Cha
Illustrated by Jaime Kim
Published by Crown Books for Young Readers

Two 601-year-old goblin tricksters from Korea go on an unexpected Halloween adventure in New York City in this tongue-in-cheek story from Frances Cha.

Doki and Kebi are two Korean magical goblin twin brothers who couldn’t be more different!

Kebi loves to scare people (maybe a little too much) and explore!

Doki would rather give people bags of gold when he’s not reading a book!

Despite their differences, Doki and Kebi are inseparable. When it’s time for the goblin tricksters to move, the brothers decide to make their new home together in a strange, unknown land…New York City! As they prepare for the new customs of Halloween, Doki and Kebi are in for a surprise in this new holiday adventure inspired by the Korean mythology of dokkaebi.

Check out the sequel, The Goblin Twins: Too Hard to Scare.

Primary ISBN: 9780593480212
Publication Date: September 2023
Available As: Hardcover, Audiobook, eBook
Picture Book, Age 03 or older

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Setting: Korea (Seoul), United States (New York City NY)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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