George MacDonald 
The Princess and Curdie 

'The Princess and Curdie’ is George Mac Donald’s 1883 sequel to 'The Princess and the Goblin’ in which we find Princess Irene and Curdie a year or two older. In this fantastical adventure Princess Irene and Curdie must overthrow a set of corrupt ministers who are poisoning Irene’s father, the king. When Curdie meets Irene’s mysterious Grandmother he is sent off on a quest with a strange dog-like creature named Lina, who was once human, to help save Irene’s father. A classic tale of fantasy, 'The Princess and Curdie’ is one of George Mac Donald’s most perfect children’s tales.