Freeglader

Knight-librarian Rook Barkwater finds Screetown "ghosts" of schoolmate Felix Lodd and Skypirates of Deadbolt Vulpoon, to lead and guard Undertown refugees across the white muddy Mire, past Twilight Woods where familiar voices lure victims to wandering deaths. The vulture Shryke Sisterhood hatch a new army, and evil Goblin chiefs follow tanks, to destroy Freeglade. Even little gnokgoblin granddaughter Gilda carries an important sword. Tiny details of plot imitate the intricate lines of illustrations.