The Princess and the Goblin (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780486407876)

A hidden stairway to a secret room leads a little princess to a mysterious but charming silver-haired woman who gives her a magic ring to use in "time of trouble. " "Trouble," the little princess soon learns, takes the shape of a group of devilish goblins who live in the ore-rich subterranean caverns of a nearby mountain.
Despising royalty and all their descendants (including the little princess), these misshapen creatures plot to kidnap the little girl and flood the mines. Their efforts, however, are frustrated when the princess, with the help of a fearless and resourceful young miner lad named Curdie, outwit these mischievous little people and learn -- along the way -- some valuable lessons about bravery and loyalty.
First published in 1872, The Princess and the Goblin brought lasting fame to Scottish poet and novelist George MacDonald, who earlier had sharpened his storytelling skills by entertaining his eleven children. This complete, unabridged classic of children's literature will delight young readers and fairy tale lovers of all ages.

Author: George MacDonald
ISBN-10: 048640787X
ISBN-13: 9780486407876
Publisher: Dover Publications
Language: English
Published: 11/30/2011
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.20w x 0.44d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.1
Point Value: 8
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 6436 / Princess and the Goblin