George Macdonald

Princess Irene lives in a beautiful castle on a wild, lonely mountain. She spends her days playing and exploring, unaware of the dark secrets lurking deep beneath her home. Hidden in the subterranean caverns are the goblins—a strange, mischievous, and bitter race of creatures who despise the humans living above them. When the goblins hatch a sinister plot to kidnap the young princess and flood the mines, Irene finds herself in terrible danger. Her only hope lies in Curdie, a brave young miner boy who knows the twisting tunnels better than anyone, and a mysterious, magical great-grandmother who spins invisible thread in the castle's highest tower. Together, Irene and Curdie must outsmart the goblin king and his monstrous pets in a thrilling adventure of courage, friendship, and hidden magic.

Jump into the story A wicked aunt who was left off the guest list casts a terrible curse on a new royal baby. The little princess is stripped of all her gravity. She floats up to the ceiling, blows away in the wind, and has to be tied down just to stay on the ground. Worse still, she cannot cry or take anything seriously, spending her days laughing at everything while her worried parents try to figure out a cure. Why it pulls you in You will be swept away by this wildly funny and magical tale as the floating princess discovers that the only place she feels normal is swimming in the water. But when danger threatens her beloved lake and a brave prince arrives to help, she must finally learn what it means to care deeply about something. Who this is for Perfect for readers who enjoy clever fairy tales, hilarious magical curses, and stories where a unique heroine has to find her own way back down to earth.

Jump into the story A young boy named Mossy discovers a gleaming golden key resting exactly where the end of a rainbow touches the ground. Knowing that such a magical item must open something incredible, he sets off into the mysterious borders of Fairyland to find its lock. Along the way, he meets a runaway girl named Tangle. Together, they embark on a vast and unpredictable journey through deep forests and shadowy mountains, searching for the land from where the shadows fall. Why it pulls you in You will be swept into a beautifully strange world filled with flying fish, magical forests, and the ancient Old Men of the Sea, Earth, and Fire. The quest is full of riddles and wonders, testing the bravery and patience of both travelers as they seek the ultimate doorway. Who this is for Perfect for readers who love wandering through dreamlike fairy tales and discovering hidden magical realms. This quiet but powerful adventure will capture your imagination and leave you wondering what wonders wait behind the final locked door.