Princess and the Goblin, The - Hardcover

MacDonald, George

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1851497013 ISBN 13: 9781851497010

Publisher: ACC Children's Classics, 1999

Synopsis

This is a classic tale of a young princess and a miner boy who outwit a colony of scheming goblins in an exciting adventure set in a maze of underground caverns. When Princess Irene discovers a secret staircase at the top of the castle, she enters a world so mysterious she doesn't know whether to believe it is real. For hidden in the highest tower, is a beautiful old lady who lives among the pigeons, spinning magic thread beside a fire made of roses. But when strange cat-like creatures are found prowling the palace gardens, and Curdie the miner boy encounters a band of embittered goblins plotting revenge on the royal household, the princess must place her trust in the old lady if they are to save the palace from destruction.

About this title

About the Author

George MacDonald was a prolific writer who enjoyed enormous success with his books for both adults and children. Among his admirers were J.R.R Tolkien, Tennyson, Kingsley and C.S. Lewis.

Edition details

• Publisher: ACC Children's Classics
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1851497013
• ISBN 13: 9781851497010
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 160
• Illustrator: Walton Dr. Nick