The Light Princess

The Light Princess

Author: George MacDonald

Publisher: Xist Publishing

Published: 2015-06-12

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 1681950308

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Now a Musical with Music from Tori Amos! “One day [the prince] lost sight of his retinue in a great forest. These forests are very useful in delivering princes from their courtiers, like a sieve that keeps back the bran. Then the princes get away to follow their fortunes. In this they have the advantage of the princesses, who are forced to marry before they have had a bit of fun. I wish our princesses got lost in a forest sometimes.” ― George MacDonald, The Light Princess When a princess is cursed to lose her "gravity" she loses both her wit and her ability to keep her feet on the ground. This short (43 page) novel makes an enjoyable read for children and adults alike. In this book, a familiar fairy tale (Sleeping Beauty) is twisted into a funny, lyrical and wise story about a young princess who saves the prince. This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it.


The Light Princess and Other Fairy Stories

The Light Princess and Other Fairy Stories

Author: George MacDonald

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-09-15

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13:

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The Light Princess and Other Fairy Stories is a collection of fairy tales. The Light Princess is a Scottish fairy tale by George MacDonald. It was published in 1864 as a story within the larger story Adela Cathcart. Drawing on inspiration from "Sleeping Beauty", it tells the story of a princess afflicted by a constant weightlessness, unable to get her feet on the ground, both literally and metaphorically, until she finds a love that brings her down to earth.


The George MacDonald Treasury

The George MacDonald Treasury

Author: George McDonald

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780978891435

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This enchanted collection brings together eight of George McDonald's most well known fantasies into one delightful volume. The George McDonald Treasury includes The Princess and the Goblin, The Princess and Curdie, The Light Princess, Phantastes, The Giant's Heart, At the Back of the North Wind, The Golden Key, and Lilith. MacDonald's classic works have inspired deep admiration in such notables as J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, G. K. Chesterton, Elizabeth Yates, and Lewis Carroll. C. S. Lewis wrote, "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." One day while in a train station, he picked up a copy of Phantastes and began to read. "A few hours later," said Lewis, "I knew 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." Madeleine L'Engle wrote, "Surely George MacDonald is the grandfather of us all-all of us who struggle to come to terms with truth through imagination." If you loved J. R. R. Tolkien's Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, you will love the works of his hero and model - George McDonald.


The Princess and the Pit Stop

The Princess and the Pit Stop

Author: Tom Angleberger

Publisher: ABRAMS

Published: 2018-07-10

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 1683352785

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From a New York Times–bestselling author and Caldecott Medal-winning artist, this story of a royal race car driver is “a shot of gleeful adrenaline” (Publishers Weekly (starred review). Once upon a time there was a Princess. . . . who made a pit stop. While the Birds and Beasts changed her tires, her Fairy Godmother told her she was in last place! With just one lap left! She might as well give up! Give up? Not THIS princess! Instead, she hit the gas! Join Her Royal Highness in the driver’s seat for a mad dash to the finish in this exciting ode to auto racing. With appearances by fable and fairy tale favorites including the Tortoise and the Hare, the Frog Prince, and ALL of the Wicked Witches, this rollicking mash-up of race cars and royalty is a true celebration of both girl power and horsepower. “The full-page illustrations are saturated with color and express the action so vividly readers will nearly hear the roar of the racetrack. The emphasis on the Princess’ racing skill and zeal for her sport is empowering and refreshing.” —Kirkus Reviews “With its breakneck speed and massive number of storybook references, The Princess and the Pit Stop is sure to be a story time favorite.” —Shelf Awareness


The Princess and the Goblin

The Princess and the Goblin

Author: George MacDonald

Publisher:

Published: 1907

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13:

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A little princess is protected by her friend Curdie from the goblin miners who live beneath the castle. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.


Princess Floralinda and the Forty-Flight Tower

Princess Floralinda and the Forty-Flight Tower

Author: Tamsyn Muir

Publisher:

Published: 2021-10-31

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9781645240570

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When the witch built the forty-flight tower, she made very sure to do the whole thing properly. Each flight contains a dreadful monster, ranging from a diamond-scaled dragon to a pack of slavering goblins. Should a prince battle his way to the top, he will be rewarded with a golden sword--and the lovely Princess Floralinda. But no prince has managed to conquer the first flight yet, let alone get to the fortieth. In fact, the supply of fresh princes seems to have quite dried up. And winter is closing in on Floralinda...


I Want My Light On!

I Want My Light On!

Author: Tony Ross

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2011-12-04

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1849398984

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"I'm not so much afraid of the DARK!" said the Little Princess. "I'm sort of more afraid of ghosts." Everyone insists there are NO such things as ghosts. But if that is the case, just what is it that is lurking under the Little Princess's bed...


The Princess of the Springs

The Princess of the Springs

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781782851011

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A brave young princess sets out on a dangerous adventure to rescue both her mother and her baby son in this traditional tale from Brazil new in our series of first chapter books for early readers. AGES: 6+ AUTHOR: Mary Finch has loved folk and fairy stories since she was a child. She has also written 'The Little Red Hen' and 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff' for Barefoot Books. She has two daughters and two grandchildren, and lives in Bath, UK. ILLUSTRATOR Martina Peluso was born and grew up in Naples, Italy and now lives in Scotland. She's wanted to be an illustrator since childhood, and dreams of opening windows onto the world with her drawings and paintings. This is her first project with Barefoot Books. SELLING POINTS: * Brazilian folktale: traditional Brazilian story brought to life against lush rainforest background * Strong women: princess stories series features clever, courageous princesses of all kinds from cultures around the world * Multigenerational: tale spans three generations and celebrates family bonds * Early reader series: carefully chosen vocabulary and simple sentences, combined with vibrant and fun illustrations, ease emerging readers into the world of chapter books Colour illustrations


Stephen Archer, and Other Tales (Classic Reprint)

Stephen Archer, and Other Tales (Classic Reprint)

Author: George MacDonald

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-09-17

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9781528180122

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Excerpt from Stephen Archer, and Other Tales I asked if he would mind getting the plays I wanted. He said he would rather not. I bade him good morning. More than a year after, I saw him again. I had passed his shop many times, but this morning, I forget why, I went in. I could hardly recall the former appearance of the man, so was it swallowed up in a new ex pression. His face was alive, and his behaviour courteous. A similar change had passed upon his stock. There was Punch and Fun amongst the papers, and tenpenny Shaksperes on the counter, printed on straw paper, with ugly wood-cuts. The former class of publications had not vanished, but was mingled with cheap editions of some worthy of being called books. I see you have changed your mind since I saw you last, I said. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


Sid and Teddy

Sid and Teddy

Author: H. D. Knightley

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-03-23

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 9781545286241

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In the tradition of John Green, Gayle Forman, and Rainbow Rowell-The kind of book that requires a box of tissues for all the feels. __________________________ Sid loves Teddy. Sid loves surfing and the history of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her mom. It's just all really complicated. Because Teddy is her best friend. Her mom dies, and Mary might not be the best role model-fate can drag you by the hand and pull you along, but maybe you have to choose to be happy. And does the hot rock star make Sid happy? Possibly. Read along to find out. ___________________ "The relationship between Sid and Teddy is gorgeous, gut wrenching, heart-warming and real." -SummerSto "Sometimes I would laugh, sometimes I would get mad, and sometimes I came close to crying. It was very enlightening to see the changes and feel a long with them." - J. Fox ..".Knightley is amazing at channeling boy super heroes, and fragile, yet strong young women." -A. Conrad