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The Princess and the Goblin

by George MacDonald

A mountain-house fairy tale of courage and faith

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A mountain-house fairy tale of courage and faith

Princess Irene’s home sits above a mountain where a hidden stairway shifts its destination, while goblins plot below to threaten her and the king. Curdie, a miner’s son, discovers their plan, bringing the princess and the boy into a shared struggle shaped by faith and courage. First published in 1872, George MacDonald’s tale combines folkloric fantasy with Christian themes, and this edition presents it with 46 illustrations in a pseudo-manga style. The contrast between the old house’s mysterious passages and the goblins’ underground world gives the story its distinctive setting.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in classic fairy tales and folklore
  • Readers drawn to fantasy involving goblins, hidden passages, and a mountain setting
  • Those interested in Christian themes presented through a fairy tale

Themes

Faith and courageGood versus evilFairy tales and folkloreChristian themes

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Book overview

Princess Irene lives on the side of a mountain in a giant old house with a secret stairway that doesn't always lead to the same place--unless her mysteriously ageless great-great-grandmother wants to be seen. Meanwhile, deep inside the mountain, cruel goblins are hatching an evil plot to steal away the princess and overthrow her king-papa. But their plot is overheard by Curdie, the miner's son. Will the princess with her great faith and Curdie with his great courage be able to stop the goblins? Dive into this timeless mystical fairytale and find out!

An inspiration for both The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, this story is deeply Christian (without being overtly Christian) in the sense that it conveys profound truths of the Kingdom of God in a way that even a child can understand.

First published in 1872, The Princess and the Goblin is a true classic that has never been out of print, and most major publishers, both secular and Christian, have had an edition. But now Walking Together Press has created a brand-new and beautifully illustrated hardcover edition--with forty-six illustrations--in a pseudo-manga style for a twenty-first century audience.

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