Oily Gasbag Goes a Dancing

Oily Gasbag is a large, clumsy, daft goblin with a firm belief that he is handsome. He is a champion ballroom performer, but the schools he tries do not want him. Frieda Hasbug, a youngish witch from Vienna, conjures up a dark magic potion to turn Oily's dancing skills from a deranged hippopotamus into a champion ballroom performer. Will they prove everyone wrong and win the contest?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 88 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2023
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Oily Gasbag, a self-assured goblin, believes he is a charming figure, captivating the hearts of young fairies and elves. However, the truth is far from his delusions. Few females find him attractive, and among them is Frieda Hasbug, a young witch from Vienna. Despite her sister Hattie's lack of interest, Hattie agrees to help Frieda concoct a dark magic potion to transform Oily's dancing skills from a deranged hippopotamus to a champion ballroom performer.

The journey begins at the local fair in Smelly Welly, Nonsenseshire, where Oily's arrogance leads him to attempt to dance with Su Fa Su Gut, a beautiful elf. His advances are rejected, and he is ejected from the fair. Determined to learn to dance, Oily embarks on a quest to find a school that will accept him. However, his attempts are met with rejection, leaving him feeling discouraged.

Fortunately, Frieda has a plan. She suggests entering a dancing contest as a couple, hoping to showcase Oily's potential. The two devise a strategy, practicing tirelessly to perfect their routines. As the competition day arrives, Oily and Frieda take the stage, captivating the audience with their graceful movements and undeniable chemistry.

With each step, Oily's confidence grows, and he realizes that he has the potential to be a great dancer. The judges are impressed by their performance, and Oily and Frieda emerge as the winners, defying the expectations of those who doubted them.

In the end, Oily learns that true beauty lies not in physical appearance but in the confidence and determination to pursue one's dreams. He embraces his newfound talent and continues to dance with grace and charm, inspiring others to follow their passions without fear of rejection.

Weight: 118g
Dimension: 129 x 199 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803137452