William Mayne

A young English girl encounters a disturbing restless spirit which she doesn't understand but knows she can put to rest.

Sowk and Boark, two greedy pigs, plot to become rich from the sale of the truffles they have found in the woods, but their greed proves to be their undoing.

A little magic and mystery make for an intriguing and heart-warming story. Hob is a friendly spirit who makes his home in one family's house. He straightens out messes and takes a way small troubles. He enjoys looking out for his "family." But one day, when Hob moves into a new house with a new family, he is unexpectedly confronted with a group of mean and nasty witches, gremlins, dwarfs, goblins, and an ominous ogre. Hob is forced to use all his tricks, a little cunning, much love, and his power to be invisible to help his adopted family to live peacefully in their new home.

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