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The Princess and the Goblin: Available Copies

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The>Princess And The Goblin by>George MacDonald is a timeless classic now brought to you in this>original unabridged edition.Eight-year-old Princess Irene lives a lonely life in a wild, desolate, mountainous kingdom, with only her nursemaid, Lootie for company. Due to her sheltered upbringing, her father being absent attending to affairs of state and her mother being dead, Irene has never known about the existence of the goblins, which lurk in the underground mines.These goblins are grotesque and hideous beings, who, centuries ago, were human, but due to varying reasons, were driven underground and were malformed and distorted by their new lifestyle. This caused them to despise the humans above the ground and vow revenge against them. Irene and Lootie - who knows of the goblins - stay out late one night and are chased by the goblins, who only appear on the surface at night as sunshine repulses them. Lootie and Irene barely escape the goblins after a miner's child, a boy named Curdie Peterson, appears and sings loudly to the goblins, which drives them away. Curdie states that goblins are repelled by singing, and he and Irene begin to become friends.However, Curdie soon discovers, after he ventures into the mines and accidentally enters the realm of the goblins, that the goblins are planning a war against the humans on the surface, where they plot to abduct the Princess and marry her to Prince Harelip, the heir to the throne of the goblin kingdom, therefore forcing the humans to accept the goblins as their rulers. The driving force behind this scheme is the vile Goblin Queen, the stepmother of Harelip.With the help of Irene's ethereal great-great grandmother, the Princess and Curdie must hatch a plan to defeat the goblins and save the kingdom.

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Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.

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The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Princess Irene lived a cold and isolated life before stumbling across a group of goblins that are eager to make humans pay for their treachery. With the help of a young miner and a divine figure, the heroine hopes to protect her loved ones from the looming threat. Princess Irene is an eight-year-old girl who is primarily raised by her caregiver, Lootie. Her mother died and her father is constantly away while she occupies their large family home. One day, while roaming the halls, Princess Irene discovers a beautiful woman who claims to be her great-great-grandmother. Elsewhere, a young miner named Curdie discovers the local goblins are plotting their revenge against humans after years of suffering. When Curdie and Princess Irene cross paths, they must work together to keep the goblins from destroying their land.The Princess and the Goblin was originally published in 1872 following a successful serial run in Good Words for the Young magazine. One of George MacDonald's most beloved tales, the story is filled with vivid imagery and symbolism that makes a lasting impression.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Princess and the Goblin is both modern and readable.

Great shape! Has a publisher remainder mark. paperback Used - Very Good 2025

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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George MacDonald's beloved and highly influential classic of children's fantasy is now available in an unabridged, paperback volume in Union Square and Co.'s Signature Editions series. One of the most successful and pioneering works of children's fantasy, The Princess and the Goblin tells the story of young Princess Irene and a miner's son named Curdie, who must defeat a group of goblins who live in caves beneath her mountain home.

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Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less

Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.