This is a philosophical and allegorical tale exploring themes of creation, existence, and the nature of God through a conversation between a child and a mysterious being.
Author
George MacDonald
11 books in the catalog
George MacDonald has 11 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly fantasy, allegory and fairy tale. The titles we've reviewed span 1832 to 2018.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across George MacDonald's work include courage. Content concerns tend to be mild across the titles we've reviewed.
#02
The Princess and the Goblin, The Princess and Curdie
George MacDonald · 1970
Concern38MixedVirtue21Present
Princess Irene is aided by a mysterious miner and a magical cat in her fight against a goblin king.
A boy made of day and a girl made of night explore their differences and find connection.
A princess is cursed to feel no pain and becomes cold and unfeeling, leading her to be kidnapped and taken to the mountains.
A retelling of the Lilith myth, exploring themes of creation, rebellion, and the nature of good and evil.
A young girl named Una encounters a mysterious old woman who possesses magical abilities and wisdom.
A young princess, Irene, is helped by a mysterious old woman and a talking cat to rescue her father.
A young girl named Diamond befriends the magical North Wind, who takes her on wondrous journeys and teaches her life lessons.
Malcolm is a young man with a mysterious illness and a strange connection to the spiritual world. He grapples with his identity and the forces that influence him.
Princess Irene and her companion Curdie must rescue the kingdom from a wicked sorcerer and his monstrous creations.
A young princess and a brave miner work together to defeat a monstrous goblin threat to the kingdom.
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