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The Princess and the Goblin by George Macdonald

The Princess and the Goblin

George Macdonald

Start Publishing LLC · Print & ebook · February 4, 2013

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Who it’s for
A gentle classic pairs a princess-and-goblin adventure with the pleasure of an old-fashioned tale.
Themes
Friendship, Protecting a kingdom, Goblin conflict
Genres
Magic & Fantasy, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Action & Adventure

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About this book

The Princess and the Goblin is a beloved children's classic written by George MacDonald. C. S. Lewis sites Macdonald as one of his inspirations. This gentle story takes us to a simpler time and place where Princess Irene and her best friend Curdie must save the kingdom from a evil Goblin plot. Join them as they outwit the Goblins and save the day.

Goblin-Tale Charm

A gentle classic pairs a princess-and-goblin adventure with the pleasure of an old-fashioned tale.

Come here for

  • A warm children’s classic with a kingdom-sized goblin threat
  • A satisfying contest of wits against the goblins

Expect

  • A gentle adventure centered on Princess Irene and Curdie
  • A clear good-against-evil struggle and a kingdom saved

Where it sits

Magic & Fantasy47%
Fairy Tales & Folklore39%
Action & Adventure30%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Fairy Tales & Folklore
Authors
George Macdonald
Publisher
Start Publishing LLC
Published
February 4, 2013
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Friendship · Protecting a kingdom · Goblin conflict
Reading lane
Fairy Tales & Folklore