The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald

The Princess and the Goblin

Princess Irene and Curdie #1

George MacDonald with Nick Walton (Illustrator)

157 pages • first pub 1872 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
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Princess Irene's discovery of a secret stair leads to a wonderful revelation. At the same time, Curdie overhears a fiendish plot by the goblins. Princess Irene & Curdie must make sense of their separate knowledge & foil the goblins' schemes.

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Community Reviews

3.85
based on 3,725 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 94%

lighthearted: 65%

hopeful: 29%

mysterious: 25%

funny: 23%

inspiring: 18%

relaxing: 11%

emotional: 8%

reflective: 8%

dark: 6%

challenging: 2%

tense: 1%

Pace

28% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose Plot
35% of readers chose A mix
12% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

40% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

82% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
69% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

18% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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