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The Princess and the Goblin

By George MacDonald
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George MacDonald's beloved classic of children's fantasy is now available in an unabridged, paperback volume in Union Square and Co.'s Signature Editions series. A classic fairy tale of Princess Irene, the brave young miner Curdie, magic, and the dastardly goblins plotting against the kingdom. Throughout their... Read More
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The Princess and the Goblin

One of the most successful and pioneering works of children's fantasy, The Princess and the Goblin tells the story of young Princess Irene and a miner's son named Curdie, who must defeat a group of goblins who live in caves beneath her mountain home.

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George MacDonald's beloved classic of children's fantasy is now available in an unabridged, paperback volume in Union Square and Co.'s Signature Editions series.

A classic fairy tale of Princess Irene, the brave young miner Curdie, magic, and the dastardly goblins plotting against the kingdom.

Throughout their journey, Princess Irene and Curdie face various challenges and magical events that test their courage and friendship.

They encounter a wise old woman who gives them important advice, a magical thread that guides them through the darkness of the underground tunnels, and a cunning goblin king who wants to keep Princess Irene captive in his kingdom.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781454962106

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 November 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square Kids

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 209g

Pages: 208

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction George MacDonald Young Adult

About the Author

George MacDonald (18241905) was a Scottish novelist, poet and Christian minister. He was a pioneer of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote over fifty novels, short stories, poetry, literary criticism, and several works of Christian theology.

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