George MacDonald

The King and Queen have finally given birth to a darling little daughter--only they have haven't reckoned on her evil aunt, a wicked witch who's cast a spell that renders the Princess weightless. Can she grow up to regain her gravity, thwart the witch's plot, and find true love? A Classic Since 1867The Light Princess has been enchanting children and adults alike for 150 years. Its author is one of the best-kept secrets in all of literature: George MacDonald (1824-1905), Scottish poet, novelist, and minister. He was a close friend to Lewis Carroll, who read drafts of Alice in Wonderland to MacDonald's children; much admired by Mark Twain, whose Huckleberry Finn was likely influenced by MacDonald's Sir Gibbie; and an inspiration to C. S. Lewis, author of The Chronicles of Narnia, who said of MacDonald, "I have never concealed the fact that I regarded him as my master; indeed I fancy I have never written a book in which I did not quote from him." Original, Unabridged d104 with 16 Full-Color Illustrations by Tracy WilsonAll royalties go to Samaritan's Purse fund for Persecuted Christians." This edition of The Light Princess should be a joy to young and old alike. Timeless in it's truth and ageless in it's appeal, The Light Princess is a story that can bring all our floating princesses to earth again. Tracy Wilson's illustrations are geared for the young, but hey will also appeal to the young at heart. Whether you are five or fifty-five, prepare to let your imagination take flight "---Pastor Stephen D. Carney"I commend this delightful edition of The Light Princess, which is intended to benefit persecuted Christians around the world, and I cannot think of a single cause that George would want to support more than that of his suffering brothers."---Christopher MacDonald, great-great-grandson of George MacDonald

From the man who influenced the minds of C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Madeleine L'Engle, comes a classic story about courage and overcoming evil. The story follows young Princess Irene and her friend Curdie as they work to fight wicked goblins who intend to overthrow the kingdom. Intended for children, George MacDonald's writing is captivating for all ages and the messages he conveys are incredibly deep and thought provoking." I for one can really testify to a book that has made a difference to my whole existence?. Of all the stories I ever read?it remains the most real, the most realistic, in the exact sense of the phrase the most like life. It is called The Princess and the Goblin, and is by George MacDonald." And#8212;G. K. Chesterton"I have never concealed the fact that I regarded MacDonald] as my master; indeed I fancy I have never written a book in which I did not quote from him." And#8212;C. S. Lewis"It is a striking indication of the trend and shallowness of the modern reading public that George MacDonald's books have been so neglected." And#8212;Oswald Chambers