The Princess and Curdie. ( children's classic fantasy NOVEL by: George MacDonald ) (Illustrated) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781542792769)

The Princess and Curdie is a children's classic fantasy novel by George MacDonald from late 1883. The book is the sequel to The Princess and the Goblin. 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.Two years have passed since the last book, and Princess Irene and her father go to Gwyntystorm, while Curdie (a miner boy who is the friend of the Princess) stays at home with his mother and father. As the years go by, Curdie begins to hunt for pleasure. He also slowly begins to doubt Irene's story of her great-great grandmother. One day, he shoots down a white pigeon.

Author: George MacDonald
ISBN-10: 1542792762
ISBN-13: 9781542792769
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 01/27/2017
Pages: 114
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.24d