The Princess and the Goblin, with eBook Audiobook

" I loved it! It is definitely now a favorite. This book is beautiful and charming; perfectly written. Great for children and adults alike. "

" delightful fairytale "

" I thought that it wasn't that great nor that bad. For a fantasy/magic book it was a little lacking. However, since George MacDonald's books inspired C.S. Lewis and Tolkien (who in turn inspired countless others) I felt that it was really good for the time period. "

" We listened to this on a road trip and it had us all engaged. It was a fun story. There were some parts that you didn't know whether to like or not, but overall, it works out and we liked it. "

" This is my all time favorite book, homes. This and "Our Bodies Our Selves." "

" Excellent book!!! Everything by George MacDonald has been good so far. I've it's sequel (Princes and Curdie), part of At The Back of the North Wind, and The Light Princess. All those books are worth a large, happy five star. "

" I was reading this story for my thesis, and it was a sweet little old-fashioned fairytale with, of course, some pretty interesting illustrations (that's what I'm writing my thesis on). A quick, easy read, it still might be good with children of to get a sense of what children were reading in the nineteenth century in England. "

" Not my favorite tale, but I was engrossed enough to be highly annoyed when it ENDED in the middle of the freakin' story... one of these days, I will seek out book 2, but sheesh. Really?? "

" You know that a children's book is good when adults enjoy it. This book passes that test. Good read aloud. "

" This was a fun classic fairy tale complete with a little princess and "scary" goblins. This would be a fun read for both boys and girls. "

" Would be a fun book to read to kids. "

" great story! I can't believe I only just discovered it. One to read to the kids. "

" I read it as a child, and loved it immensely. The goblin feet were amusing. "

" I loved this book. I love all George MacDonald's work too. He is not only one of my favorite author's, but he is my other favorite author's favorite author. (C. S. Lewis) "

" I have read an abridged and loved it. I will read the unabridged. "

" This book is a lot like the Chronicles of Narnia, which isn't surprising since it inspired the Chronicles of Narnia. "

" Amazing! Simply amazing! This is like, the guy Tolkien learned from! "

" The last in a series of children's novels that I'll be reading this month! Having never read MacDonald before, I found his narration to be really top notch. I assume it will work really well for young people. This short and easy read definitely left me wanting to search out more MacDonald. "

" enjoying this together on my Kindle :) A perfect book! "

" One of my favourite children's books. Beautifully written. "

" Good book, bought it at a flea market just for kicks turned out to be really good. "

" First fantasy book I understood! Great read! Didn't want to read about Goblins initially, but it is FANTASTIC. Don't forget the sequel The Princess & Curdie! "

" Kind of spooky and filled with big words. I think it would be a little scary for a kid! But the story was kinda cool. I'm looking forward to reading the second part. "

" On the surface a sweet story for children, but there are some really fun and deep concepts running through the story. I love how McDonald writes, funny deep and satisfying. "

" What a delightful children's story. I enjoyed it very much. "

" So good - a great read. "

" Quite a good bedtime story book for reading to children. A bit scary and very wholesome. An excellent narrational voice. "

" a classic! I loved it! I loved the movie growing up so i read the book. it is so unlike the movie yet still so interesting. This guy has some wierd stories and an even weirder way of telling them. "

" It was a great book and I think you should read it! "

" What a delightful children's story. I enjoyed it very much. "

" George macdonald is my hero. This is a great story. I read it to my boys and we are ever so thankful for the information about goblins. We are toe stomping goblin fighters and love making rhymes to scare them away. "

" I adored this classic fairy tale - what fun! "

" MacDonald has such a strong, clear vision for what kind of man a boy should grow to be. Short, enjoyable and solid as Gibraltar. "

" What every children's story should be. "

" Probably more of a 2 1/2. You must understand this has more to do with the style of storytelling in those days than anything else. The plot doesn't move in the same way a modern story would. But it is very imaginative and fun. "

" This is the book that got me addicted to fantasy. I was in the 6th grade when I read it, and I will never forget it. "

" It helps to know this fable is a Christian allergory - and was written late 1800s / early 1900s. "

" It was a cute fairytale. More for 9 and under. "

" This is such a cute story, and wonderfully written. I'd recommend it for any and all ages. "

" I had never read this classic and decided to buy it from a used bookstore. I liked it and intend to read the others with the Princess. I did not trust the "great-great grandmother" the entire book - thinking she intended harm to the Princess. "

" My favorite work by George MacDonald is "The Light Princess" but this was okay. "

" An excellent fantasy adventure for children, old fashioned, but with a touch of the Lord of the Rings, which this predates by decades. "

" I enjoyed the story, but was so completely in pain over the narrator's inflection (Ambling Audio) that it's hard to remember the story fondly. Kylin asked for it daily, though, so it's probably better than I give it credit for. "

" Not sure how this book got on my reading list. I must have latched onto a "best of" reading list that includes youth classics. This is a nice book, though. Written by an ordained Scottish minister at the turn of the 20th century, it is a Christian allegory with frequent nuggets of wisdom. "

" I adore this book, it has a charm all of its own. "

" This is a good story, but I doubt that many children today would find it enjoyable to read. The language is difficult to understand. I agree with some of my classmates that kids might enjoy listening to the book read aloud. "

" I had a harder time getting into the book than I thought I would... Although once into it I enjoyed it. The dialogue doesn't flow like I am used to and there were paragraphs that were mixed dialogue. Again a fun quick read. "

" I'm reading the Charming Classics edition. "

" This is an intresting fairy-tale - not your usual story. But I enjoyed it just the same! "

" I read it as a child, and loved it immensely. The goblin feet were amusing. "

" I have a great and abiding love for CS Lewis, Lewis Carroll, AA Milne and all those classic children's books but I found this very dry, except for great-great-great grandmother (one of teh stars is for her) "

" A beloved novel from my childhood. Highly recommended for all ages! "

" this book is based on a fairytale so one would think it is for children but the depth of the book is surely for an adult audience. it was a pleasure to read, so much so that i read it in a couple of hours right through. "

" This book would be good as a read-aloud. I loved reading a fairy tale about a princess who was the rescuER instead of the rescuEE! I also liked how it was a parable of faith. "

" This was a cute book. I'm glad I stumbled upon it. "

" My feeling coming away from this is that is was ok. I kept wondering about the grandmother - was she good or not. "

" This is far and away the best "fairy tale" that I have ever read. MacDonald crafts the story masterfully and with great purpose. "

" It's a classic, and a good one at that. With funny little rhymes, cute and innocent romance, and marvelous descriptions throughtout the book, The Princess and the Goblin is an unforgettable story. "

" Absolutely fantastic. One of my favorites by MacDonald. "

" A cute children's story. I didn't love the narrator, he kept adding his two cents, and I thought that was obnoxious. "

" I love a good fairy tale. I loved this book when I was younger. I don't remember much of it now. I just remember thinking it was beautiful and that someday I would love to be a princess. "

" The 19th C English is a bit hard to follow at times, but it's a great classical fairy tale on the battle between good and evil. Fantasy and wonder and magic aren't just for children, I say. :) "

" I adored this classic fairy tale - what fun! "

" Loved this...I can see some of MacDonald's Universal Reconciliation come out, though not explicitly. Since the read I find myself reflecting much on this beautiful story. I love the theme of belief and the patience of the great great grandmother who cannot believe in her. "

" George macdonald is my hero. This is a great story. I read it to my boys and we are ever so thankful for the information about goblins. We are toe stomping goblin fighters and love making rhymes to scare them away. "

" I loved this book! It was very creative and descriptive!!! "

" The more I read, the more I loved it. Webs of meaning and beautiful story-telling. "

" One of the best children's books out there. My dad read this to me as a child and it still is one of my favorites. Absolutely a classic! "

" This is far and away the best "fairy tale" that I have ever read. MacDonald crafts the story masterfully and with great purpose. "

" I tried reading "The Princess and Curdie" when I was in middle school (I think), and it was horrible. I was worried that this book would also be too saccharine, but it was sweet in a thoroughly good way, and I look forward to reading the rest of the series. "

" It was the first time I read a book by George MacDonald who is considered as the "master" for many well-known, great fantasy authors (J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis). It was a pity that I read Turkish translation as it was not entertaining to read the rhymes of Curdie in Turkish. "

" It was the first time I read a book by George MacDonald who is considered as the "master" for many well-known, great fantasy authors (J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis). It was a pity that I read Turkish translation as it was not entertaining to read the rhymes of Curdie in Turkish. "

" It was the first time I read a book by George MacDonald who is considered as the "master" for many well-known, great fantasy authors (J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis). It was a pity that I read Turkish translation as it was not entertaining to read the rhymes of Curdie in Turkish. "

" I shall certainly be reading this book to any future children that I have. A lovely tale. "

" I shall certainly be reading this book to any future children that I have. A lovely tale. "

" I shall certainly be reading this book to any future children that I have. A lovely tale. "

" We loved this book. Great read aloud with the kids. : ) "

" We loved this book. Great read aloud with the kids. : ) "

" We loved this book. Great read aloud with the kids. : ) "

" As a kid, this was the coolest book. "

" As a kid, this was the coolest book. "

" As a kid, this was the coolest book. "

" This is another book I found on a list of fantasy classics that no one reads anymore... and they really should. I was familiar with this book inasmuch as I had seen the 1994 movie, but the book was simply precious. If I ever have a little girl, this is the book I will read to her. "

" This is another book I found on a list of fantasy classics that no one reads anymore... and they really should. I was familiar with this book inasmuch as I had seen the 1994 movie, but the book was simply precious. If I ever have a little girl, this is the book I will read to her. "

" This is another book I found on a list of fantasy classics that no one reads anymore... and they really should. I was familiar with this book inasmuch as I had seen the 1994 movie, but the book was simply precious. If I ever have a little girl, this is the book I will read to her. "

" This is a good book. The characters are wonderful, it's beautifully written, and it has such a mysterious, magical setting and plot. I really loved it, and I hope to read more of George MacDonald's books soon. "

" This is a good book. The characters are wonderful, it's beautifully written, and it has such a mysterious, magical setting and plot. I really loved it, and I hope to read more of George MacDonald's books soon. "

" This is a good book. The characters are wonderful, it's beautifully written, and it has such a mysterious, magical setting and plot. I really loved it, and I hope to read more of George MacDonald's books soon. "

" One of the best children's books out there. My dad read this to me as a child and it still is one of my favorites. Absolutely a classic! "

" One of the best children's books out there. My dad read this to me as a child and it still is one of my favorites. Absolutely a classic! "

" One of the best children's books out there. My dad read this to me as a child and it still is one of my favorites. Absolutely a classic! "

" I liked this, but didn't love it. There wasn't anything wrong with it, it just felt a little flat. I most likely won't be reading this to the boys. I think there are many other more interesting fairy tales out there. "

" I liked this, but didn't love it. There wasn't anything wrong with it, it just felt a little flat. I most likely won't be reading this to the boys. I think there are many other more interesting fairy tales out there. "

" I liked this, but didn't love it. There wasn't anything wrong with it, it just felt a little flat. I most likely won't be reading this to the boys. I think there are many other more interesting fairy tales out there. "

" The more I read, the more I loved it. Webs of meaning and beautiful story-telling. "

" The more I read, the more I loved it. Webs of meaning and beautiful story-telling. "

" The more I read, the more I loved it. Webs of meaning and beautiful story-telling. "

" Reading this one aloud to the kids (after reading it for the first time myself last year) - love MacDonald, love Curdie. The kids are enthralled. We just finished it, and even Sage wanted immediately to begin the sequel (Princess and Curdie). I love wonderful children's literature! "

" Reading this one aloud to the kids (after reading it for the first time myself last year) - love MacDonald, love Curdie. The kids are enthralled. We just finished it, and even Sage wanted immediately to begin the sequel (Princess and Curdie). I love wonderful children's literature! "