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The Princess and the Goblin

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The Princess and the Goblin

By: George MacDonald
Narrated by: Frederick Davidson
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Admired by J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, and considered by W. H. Auden to be "the only English children's book in the same class as the Alice books", The Princess and the Goblin is a classic example of 19th-century children's literary fairy tales. This is an ageless story of courage and loyalty, beauty and honor, mystery and divinity, and above all, the conflict of good and evil.

The discovery of a secret stairway running to the top of the castle leads Princess Irene to a revelation even more weighty than the fiendish plans of the goblin community that miner boy Curdie has discovered. Will the Princess and Curdie understand the significance of what they have found, or will Harelip and the goblins successfully execute their evil plan?

Recommended for children aged 4 to 94.

(P)1988 Blackstone Audio Inc.
Classics Fantasy Fantasy & Magic Fiction Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Royalty Heartfelt Feel-Good
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Timeless Classic • Enchanting Fantasy • Excellent Narration • Moral Teachings • Inspirational Adventure • Symbolic Depth
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I had first heard of this story when I was a little kid and my parents went on vacation without me. I cried so hard with person who was taking care of me. She decided to let me watch this movie and I stopped crying because I was so enthralled by the story. It’s so good to see the movie is just like the book! I can’t wait to read it to my kids 👑 📕

Great listen

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I absolutely love this story and I'm looking forward to the princess and Curdie. I was a bit sad to finish

delightful

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I am so surprised I never read this book before. Lovely as a small child'

lovely morality tale

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A sweet story with much philosophical and theological interest. (I needed five more words.)

Sweet and deep

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Honestly, integrity, bravery, the value of truth and friendship are some of the lessons that shine through in this excellently written story. Our family wholly enjoyed this tale.

Filled with character building lessons...

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I loved it! George McDonald is amazing! I can't wait to read the next one!

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I really enjoyed the story! It made me feel very adventurous! It gave me excitement through and through! E, age 11

Adventure and Excitement

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I loved this story as a child and had fun revisiting it. It’s a lighthearted beginning to the fantasy genre. Some of the language and ideas are old fashioned but it’s still a lovely adventure. Princess Irenie and Curdy are both brave and resourceful. I love how easily they both apologize when at fault and how Irenie remains steadfast in her belief of her great grandmother’s magic even when other people think she’s making things up. Her wise and magical great grandmother is one of the most positive depictions of an older character I’ve ever read.

Classic children’s fantasy

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Great listen! A very unique storyline that kept me captivated throughout. It wasn't predictable and was refreshingly unique.

Awoke my imagination

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The reader was great but with my headphones on I could hear other readers from another cubicle probably slightly in the background.

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