Book Review: The Princess and the Goblin by George Mac Donald

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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 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.