The Princess and the Goblin & The Princess and Curdie by George Macdonald

Eight-year-old Princess Irene lives a lonely life in a castle in a wild, desolate, mountainous kingdom, with only her nursemaid "Lootie" for company. Her father the king is normally absent, and her mother is dead. Unknown to her, the nearby mines are inhabited by a race of goblins, long banished from the kingdom and now anxious to take revenge on their human neighbors. One rainy day, the princess explores the castle and discovers a beautiful, mysterious lady, who identifies herself as Irene's namesake and great-great-grandmother. The adventure continues with Princess Irene and Curdie a year or two older. They must overthrow a set of corrupt ministers who are poisoning Irene's father, the king. Irene's grandmother also reappears and gives Curdie a strange gift. A monster called Lina aids his quest.

Publisher:	Collins
Year:	1970
Binding:	Hardback
ISBN:	9780001846593
Condition:	Fair
Description:	No DJ; Owner's Name inside. Page edges foxing. Missing dust jacket; blue cloth cover with gilded lettering, fading on spine. Otherwise good.

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SKU: 1598269
Location: Childrens