George MacDonald 
The Princess and the Goblin 

The Princess and the Goblin is a children’s fantasy novel by George Mac Donald. It was published in 1872 by Strahan & Co., with black-and-white illustrations by Arthur Hughes. Strahan had published the story and illustrations as a serial in the monthly magazine Good Words for the Young, beginning November 1870. The idea came from Hemdale executives who thought animated films from the Disney company were preferred over those from other studios. The Princess and the Goblin received a Seal of Approval from the Dove Foundation, and the Film Advisory Board’s Award of Excellence.