The Princess and Curdie, the sequel to The Princess and the Goblin, continues the adventures of Curdie as he grows and starts to hunt. Doubting the story of Irene's great-great-grandmother, Curdie's skepticism is challenged when he meets her and is given a quest and a special gift. With his new ability to detect the true nature of anyone or anything he touches, Curdie embarks on a quest with the help of an unexpected companion, a friendly beast named Lina. This classic tale by George MacDonald is full of magical creatures, exciting adventures, and important lessons about courage and integrity. The Princess and Curdie is a must-read for kids who love fantasy and excitement.
 
 
George MacDonald (10 December 1824 – 18 September 1905) was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in the field of fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow writer Lewis Carroll. His writings have been cited as a major literary influence by many notable authors including W. H. Auden, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien,[1] Walter de la Mare, E. Nesbit and Madeleine L'Engle. C. S. Lewis wrote that he regarded MacDonald as his "master": "Picking up a copy of Phantastes one day at a train-station bookstall, I began to read. A few hours later," said Lewis, "I knew that I had crossed a great frontier." G. K. Chesterton cited The Princess and the Goblin as a book that had "made a difference to my whole existence".