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A little princess named Irene discovers her great-great-grandmother, a wise old queen, who helps protect her from the goblin miners living in caves beneath the royal castle. She is also aided by her faithful friend Curdie, a young miner who learns the secrets of the goblins' weakness. The story takes place in a medieval kingdom where the goblins scheme to capture the princess and take over the castle.
Quick Summary
A mysterious great-great-grandmother who appears and vanishes, goblins plotting in underground mines, and a boy learning to see beyond what meets the eye create a captivating Victorian fairy tale. Children will be drawn into the unlikely friendship between Princess Irene and the coal-miner boy Curdie as they exchange secret musical clues and outwit the goblin king in a subterranean showdown. If your kid loves the mystery and magic of "The Hobbit" or enjoys solving riddles like in "Harry Potter," they'll be enchanted by this hidden kingdom tale. Perfect for readers ages 8 to 12 in grades 4 through 7 who enjoy fantasy with heart.