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The Princess and the Goblin (Princess Irene and Curdie, #1)

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Fantasy Classics Fiction Young Adult Christian

by George MacDonald, Arthur Hughes

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4.00 (21.2K ratings)
calendar_today 1872
description 241 pages

The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald, Arthur Hughes holds a highly rated rating of 4.00 out of 5, based on 21.2K reader ratings. First published in 1872. The book spans 241 pages.

About The Princess and the Goblin

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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Author George MacDonald, Arthur Hughes
Published 1872
Pages 241
Genres Fantasy, Classics, Fiction, Young Adult, Christian
Average Rating 4.00 / 5.00
Total Ratings 21,200

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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21.2K ratings
With a rating of 4.00, The Princess and the Goblin is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs on par.

How It Compares

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This Book
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Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Princess and the Goblin?

The Princess and the Goblin is categorized as Fantasy, Classics, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Princess and the Goblin worth reading?

Based on 21.2K reader ratings, The Princess and the Goblin has an average score of 4.00 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is The Princess and the Goblin?

The Princess and the Goblin has 241 pages.

Who wrote The Princess and the Goblin?

The Princess and the Goblin was written by George MacDonald, Arthur Hughes. It was first published in 1872.

What is the ISBN for The Princess and the Goblin?

The ISBN-13 for The Princess and the Goblin is 9780140367460.0.

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