The Light Princess Audiobook (Unabridged)

" A princess born with no gravity and cannot cry.Yikes. a very enjoyable book. The way the book ends is very interesting, because even though you have a feeling of what will happen, you are always surprised. It's long enough to be a good rich story, but short enough to be a bedtime story. "

" This book was really just okay, but was a little more clever than your average "meh" book so I bumped it up to three stars instead of two. There are no real surprises in this book and it is a very quick read. Length and vocabulary-wise, I'd put it at a second or maybe third grade level. (I had to look up one word, and I like that in a book.) "

" a favorite from my childhood. I remember reading it when I was nine. It was tiny, and green, and the most romantic thing I'd read since "Runaway Bunny" when I was five. "

" I read the addition of this book that was re-imagined by Robin McKinley. @ 50 pages long it was a really fun little read. It reminded me that it is not always good to be in my own world far from reality, and that a lot of lifes experiences are grounded. "

" While this book is no where near the amazing poinancy of Phantastes or the theology of his books about the gospel and it was really full of unlikable characters the part in the lake was what made this story for me. The selfless prince and the totally narcisstic princess both changing from death to life; only one is going to life to death and the other is going from death to life. Loving a lake more than any human being, being lost to your humanity because you have lost your gravity (not just physically but emotionally too). I don't think I have this one figured out! I love the redemptive vision of the story, I hate the lack of feeling of the one being redeemed. But then when the one receiving realizes the gift they are willing to pay any price to keep that gift of redemptive love. Interesting allegory in a way, in fact the more I think on it the more I see the allegorical aspects of this story. MacDonald was no fool, I always think when I read him, do not take anything for granted! "

" This is a short story that has a fairy tale like plot, and a beautiful lesson in sacrificial love. MacDonald's stories make you think and really can change you. "

" I first read this when I was about 10 and fell in love. The illustrations are gorgeous and the tale is quietly unusual. The combination of Marice Sendak and George MacDonald is sheer kismet. (Take a look at "The Golden Key" which is another combination of theirs...) "

" This another book and author from that same English class. I love his writings. "

" Wonderful children's story but for adults, too. "

" Sweet and funny and moving. A little wordy for my crew at times, but the audio version seemed to hold their interest through the tougher patches. "

" I loved this book. Short and sweet, and powerful - in the way only fairy tales can be. "

" An interesting fairy tale. Enjoyable, an easy read. A boy falls in love with a Princess who has a very...interesting problem, and is willing to sacrifice his life to help her. "

" There is a little punning here that is fun for people who are just learning about word play. "

" Awesome! A short little story about a princess cursed with being "light"--she lacks any gravity, both in manner and in weight. Very good fairy tale. "

" Cute. Very short. Great audiobook. Similar to Gail Carson Levine in story and style. This author uses a lot of 5 dollar words which made the listening all the more fun. Nothing special, just simple princely fun. "

" NOTHING SPECTACULAR AT ALL ABOUT THIS BOOK, BUT IT IS A QUICK READ AND NOT BAD. "

" This was adorable. Usually full cast audiobooks annoy me but this one didn't somehow. Highly recommended. Smart and sassy. "

" Enchanting, short tale with a very unique premise. I loved the idea, though the text could be a bit stiff. "

" A little too strange for me. The illustrations by Maurice Sendak fit with the mood. "

" A little long for a read-a-loud in one setting. Love the illustrations by Katie Thamer Treherne. "

" While amusing, this is not one of his best stories. It was a very inventive plot but if fell kind of flat in the telling to me. I think I prefer his novels. "

" I think this is 3+ stars. I thought it was interesting that MacDonald explored the ironic meanings of light. I have also pondered that word. This story probably deserves some deeper study than my brief perusal-- definitely a strong dose of Christian symbolism here. "

" What a find! A truly wonderul "fairy tale". Loved the story, loved this particular audio version with a singing prince that will melt your heart, loved that fact that the princess is so obviously flawed--and that the prince knows she's so flawed. Really wonderful, magical story! "

" This is a delightful story. Fun to read aloud as a group of all ages. The puns never end. The illustrations are a great joy too. A MUST read for any self respecting storyophile! "

" Liked the 2nd half. The prince's voice on the audiobook is amazing! "

" Liked the 2nd half. The prince's voice on the audiobook is amazing! "

" I just read it again after a long time. It's a fun, really fast read that is just one of those classics that everyone should read. "

" It's short, so you may as well read the story instead of a review. I will say MacDonald has more of a sense of humor than I gave him credit for. "

" Cute. Very short. Great audiobook. Similar to Gail Carson Levine in story and style. This author uses a lot of 5 dollar words which made the listening all the more fun. Nothing special, just simple princely fun. "

" This was a really enjoyable book. I felt sorry for the prince and the princess frustrated me, but the book was very good. "

" Stacy introduced me to this little gem. Definitely, one of my favorite fairy tales. "

" Cute fairytale, almost parable-like story about the importance of gravity and falling when it comes to love and life. "

" This is a unique, fun fairy tale that can be read in one sitting. It's a little under 2 hours in audio format. "

" This is one that I will purchase when my daughter finds the joy of reading! "