George MacDonald 
Princess and the Goblin 

Only the courage of a young miner can save Princess Irene and the inhabitants of the castle from a goblin invasion.Left alone for long periods by her father, the king, Princess Irenes only companions are her nurse, Lootie, and her great-great-grandmother, visible only to the princess. Irene is unaware that a race of goblins are plotting their revenge against the king, and when the invasion comes, must turn to Curdie, a kindly miner, to save herself.Be it mystery, romance, drama, comedy, politics, or history, great literature stands the test of time. Classic Joe proudly brings literary classics to todays digital readers, connecting those who love to read with authors whose work continues to get people talking. Look for other fiction and non-fiction classics from Classic Joe.