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The Princess Loses Herself

From The Princess and the Goblin, by George MacDonald

This reader is from The Princess and the Goblin, a classic fantasy first published in 1872 by Scottish author George MacDonald. In this episode, young Princess Irene's curiosity leads her deep into the maze-like corridors of her own home, where she discovers both the feeling of being lost and the courage to keep going. MacDonald's story invites children to see bravery not as the absence of fear, but as what we do even when we are afraid. This text reflects its era.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5

Length

short · about 375 words in 4 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Princess and the Goblin, George MacDonald

First published

1872

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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