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The Princess and the Goblin
by MacDonald, George
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Creators: George MacDonald (1824-1905) "The Princess and the Goblin" by George MacDonald is a children's fantasy novel published in 1872. Eight-year-old Princess Irene lives isolated in a mountain castle, unaware that vengeful goblins inhabit the mines below, plotting against the kingdom. When she discovers a mysterious great-great-grandmother in the castle tower and befriends a brave young miner named Curdie, she finds herself drawn into a dangerous conflict. With magical guidance and unexpected courage, they must face an ancient threat emerging from beneath the earth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 3178