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The Princess and the Goblin

by George MacDonald

Middle grade · ages 8–12 · grades 3–7 · 820L · 192 pages · 2020

Why we'd hand it over

MacDonald's 1872 fantasy has dated prose and pacing, but the grandmother-figure's quiet magic and Irene's real agency make it worthwhile for readers ready for Victorian gothic adventure.

Where to get it

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