The Princess and the Goblin

Princess Irene lives in a castle in a wild and lonely mountainous region. One day she discovers a steep and winding stairway leading to a bewildering labyrinth of unused passages with closed doors - and a further stairway. What lies at the top? Can the ring the princess is given protect her against the lurking menace of the goblins from under the mountain?<>

About the author

George MacDonald (1824-1905) was born in Scotland and moved to London after studying science at Aberdeen University. He became a part of the literary scene of the times and wrote poetry and novels for adults, turning quite late in life to writing fiction for children, inspired by his large family. At the Back of the North Wind was published in 1871, a fantasy masterpiece which had first been serialized in a magazine. The two following years saw the publication of his other two much-loved novels for children, The Princess and the Goblin and The Princess and the Curdie.

Product details

• Authors: George Macdonald
• Assisted by: Arthur Hughes (Illustration)
• Publisher: Puffin UK
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 11
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 12.06.2025
• EAN: 9780241737972
• ISBN: 978-0-241-73797-2
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 198 mm x 17 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Classics, Interest age: from c 9 years, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction, Classic fiction (Children's / Teenage)