Ted is a goblin who works in a mine run by a mean troll. All Ted wants is a chance to see the sun and be free. One day, he finds a strange rock. It's not a gem, but Ted keeps it anyway. Something tells him that his rock may be his chance at freedom. Reading Level: 1.0 to 1.5 Lexile Level: 60L to 170L Word Count: 1100 to 1300 Great book for older students just beginning to learn English. High interest, low level.