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The Princess and the Goblin
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A young princess named Irene discovers an underground kingdom of goblins plotting against her people, and with the help of a miner boy named Curdie, she works to stop them. This classic fantasy adventure suits younger readers who enjoy fairy-tale stories.
George MacDonald
George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet and Congregational minister. He became a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow-writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote several works of Christian theology, including several collections of sermons.
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