The Princess and the Goblin Bundle

Dive into George MacDonald’s journey with Princess Irene through secret mazes, epic battles, and beautiful relationships as the insightful words of Jonathan St. John illuminate the many Christian themes, motifs, and character arcs in this beloved tale. A truly unique resource, this pairing would be perfect to go through with students, parent groups, book clubs, or even on your own! Learn about the way MacDonald reveals scriptural truths, the nature of God, and the love Christ has for His children right alongside this magical adventure.

1. Opening Credits
2. Introduction
3. Why Read Spiritual Classics?
4. The Christian Literature and Literary Archetypes
5. How to Use this Guide With Children
6. Story and Guide Overview
7. Characters
8. Chapter 1: Why the Princess Has a Story About Her
9. Discussion Questions
10. Chapter 2: The Princess Loses Herself
11. Discussion Questions
12. Chapter 3: The Princess-We Shall See Who
13. Discussion Questions
14. Chapter 4: What the Nurse Thought of It
15. Discussion Questions
16. Chapter 5: The Princess Lets Well Alone
17. Discussion Questions
18. Chapter 6: The Little Miner
19. Discussion Questions
20. Chapter 7: The Mines
21. Discussion Questions
22. Chapter 8: The Goblins
23. Discussion Questions
24. Chapter 9: The Hall of the Goblin Palace
25. Discussion Questions
26. Chapter 10: The Princess's King-Papa
27. Discussion Questions
28. Chapter 11: The Old Lady's Bedroom
29. Discussion Questions
30. Chapter 12: A Short Chapter About the Curdie
31. Discussion Questions
32. Chapter 13: The Cobs' Creatures
33. Discussion Questions
34. Chapter 14: The Night Week
35. Discussion Questions
36. Chapter 15: Woven and then Spun
37. Discussion Questions
38. Chapter 16: The Ring
39. Discussion Questions
40. Chapter 17: Spring-Time
41. Discussion Questions
42. Chapter 18: Curdie's Clue
43. Discussion Questions
44. Chapter 19: Goblin Counsels
45. Discussion Questions
46. Chapter 20: Irene's Clue
47. Discussion Questions
48. Chapter 21: The Escape
49. Discussion Questions
50. Chapter 22: The Old Lady and Curdie
51. Discussion Questions
52. Chapter 23: Curdie and His Mother
53. Discussion Questions
54. Chapter 24: Irene Behaves Like a Princess
55. Discussion Questions
56. Chapter 25: Curdie Comes to Grief
57. Discussion Questions
58. Chapter 26: The Goblin-Miners
59. Discussion Questions
60. Chapter 27: The Goblins in the King's House
61. Discussion Questions
62. Chapter 28: Curdie's Guide
63. Discussion Questions
64. Chapter 29: Mason-Work
65. Discussion Questions
66. Chapter 30: The King and the Kiss
67. Discussion Questions
68. Chapter 31: The Subterranean Waters
69. Discussion Questions
70. Chapter 32: The Last Chapter
71. Discussion Questions
72. Key Takeaways and Themes
73. Key Quotes and Passages
74. The Takeaway: Final Thoughts
75. Closing Credits

George MacDonald

George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and minister. Renowned for his innovative contributions to modern fantasy literature, MacDonald played a pivotal role in influencing such luminaries as C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, G.K. Chesterton and Oswald Chambers, amongst many others. His profound creativity extended beyond fairy tales, as he also penned numerous thought-provoking works on Christian theology, including several compelling collections of sermons, as well as other fiction works. Oswald Chambers said of MacDonald, “It is a striking indication of the trend and shallowness of the modern reading public that George MacDonald’s books have been so neglected,” and C.S. Lewis is famously quoted as saying of MacDonald’s The Princess and the Goblin, "...[it] made a difference to my whole existence." With his literary giftedness and deep spiritual insights, MacDonald left an indelible mark on the world of literature and faith.