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.
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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.
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Condition: Good. Walton, Nick (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 8808626-6
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Rilegato. Condition: fine. Walton, Nick (illustrator). English Text.Woodbridge, 1999; bound, pp. 160, col. ill., cm 19,5x24,5. Libro. Seller Inventory # 4165569
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Walton, Nick (illustrator). Seller Inventory # Abebooks483701
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Condition: Good. Walton, Nick (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 3757079_67d