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Book Review: The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald

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I really love this children’s story! Being a fan of classic fairy tales, The Princess and the Goblin fits that format perfectly. It is a beautiful tale with two children that are wonderful to follow throughout an adventure about faith. I honestly could read this over and over again and still feel the same delight as the first time.

This is a lovely story of a little princess who discovers she has a fairy grandmother, but no one believes her. She soon runs into trouble with goblins, but a boy name Curdie rescues her. He then overhears a goblin plot and tries to learn more. Instead, he gets captured, and the little princes must rescue him. Together the children must save the adults in their lives from the goblins.

My short description really doesn’t do the book justice at all. Curdie is a fascinating boy who must learn to believe the strange things the little princess tells him. Both children grow and develop so much in such a story.

This is a great story to read out loud to small children, but it is also enjoyable for anyone of any age who likes fairy tales.

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2 responses to “Book Review: The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald”

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      Lara Lee

      Thank for your insightful comment! You are very correct in pointing out very real issues with this novel. Mark Twain was not a Christian most of his life and seemed very proud of the wildness of his youth. I had overlooked the superstitions of the book having grown up hearing the Cuban superstitions in my childhood and had just automatically dismissed it from my mind. Yet, this is an issue that children might wonder if it is true. There is historical value to this book and many good places to have deep conversations with young readers, though. I should have said that I see this as a middle-school-level book that should have some parental warnings. Thank for bringing this out!

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