First published 1971
A little princess named Irene lives in a grand palace atop a mountain. But she's sent to be raised by country folk on another mountainside. There, she befriends a miner boy named Curdie, who protects her from the goblin miners that lurk beneath the castle. As Irene and Curdie work to uncover the goblins' sinister plans, they must rely on each other's courage and friendship to keep the princess safe. At its heart, this is a timeless tale of loyalty, bravery, and the power of unexpected connections.
Genres: 20th-century, adventure, fantasy, 19th-century, fairy-tale-retellings
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, unlikely-allies
Setting: Ying guo
Period: Jin dai
87 pages · Paperback