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Reviewed by Ann Linus for Readers' Favorite
Chandler was a small, hairy hobgoblin who loved to play pranks. While other hobgoblins did chores, Chandler created mischief in the house he occupied; he would sour the milk, track mud on the floor, etc. Nothing harmful, but nothing helpful. One fateful night, everything changed. Chandler had snuck out from his home under the floorboards, eager to soap the windows, when he heard a cry coming from the little daughter’s room. Chandler saw the little girl was under attack by a Night Mare, a literal dark horse that steals the vulnerable dreams of helpless sleepers. Chandler did not like chores, but he could not let harm come to the family. He leaped into defending the child, but nothing he did fazed the dark creature. Chandler did not know how to defeat the Night Mare until the Dream Pixie, a bringer of dreams, told him the secret. This act of bravery is the first of Chandler the Prankster’s heroic acts in The Hobgoblin’s Nightlight by April Henley.
The Hobgoblin’s Nightlight is unique and interesting. Everything about the book—the story, the characters, and the illustrations—fits those adjectives. The story is simple, but the plot is engaging, with a very descriptive narrative and detailed illustrations. Brian Brinlee's monochromatic artwork is captivating, giving the young reader the creative task of coloring the drawings to suit their imagination. I had never heard about a hobgoblin until reading this book, nor did I imagine a nightmare to be a literal dark horse, and I was excited by this. I also loved Chandler’s character development and the story’s comforting resolution. I liked everything about April Henley’s book and eagerly recommend it, especially to children who enjoy fairy tales and coloring.
