Publisher's Synopsis
The Princess and the Goblin is a popular children's fantasy novel written by author George MacDonald. In MacDonald's second novel for children, The Princess and the Goblin is the story of a Princess named Irene who lives in a castle on a mountain with her nurse, and in a cave below is a race of ugly looking Goblins who have heads that are as hard as stone. A fatal battle of wits must take place between these goblins and the princess, her great-great-grandmother and friend Curdie. The Princess and the Goblin is highly recommened for those who enjoy children's fantasy novels and also those who are enthusiasts of the writings of George MacDonald.
