Princess and the Goblin, The

A magical kingdom under threat. A princess who refuses to hide. A boy whose courage is the only thing standing between the light and the creeping dark. Princess Irene has grown up in a beautiful mountain castle, shielded from the terrifying legends of the hideous goblins that lurk in the subterranean mines below. But the night hides terrible things, and the goblins are growing bolder. When Irene's curiosity leads her out of the protective walls and onto the desolate mountain trails, she finds herself trapped in a world of living nightmares. Saved by a brave young miner named Curdie, Irene discovers that her destiny goes far beyond the walls of her nursery. Driven by ancient grievances, the underground creatures are forging a sinister plot to flood the mines and plunge the human realm into chaos. Armed with nothing but an enchanted, invisible thread spun by a mysterious, silver-haired grandmother who lives high in a forgotten tower, Irene and Curdie must brave the shadowy depths before it is too late. The Princess and the Goblin is an unforgettable journey of bravery, friendship, and the enduring power of faith. Richly woven with breathtaking magic and pulse-pounding suspense, Cathleen King brings to life an enchanting classic that will captivate listeners of all ages.