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In this tale, a powerful witch attempts to control others’ perception of the world and subjugates a baby boy and baby girl to different experiments, attempting to gain knowledge and power. These two young people grow into opposites and must learn to conquer their fears and rejoice in the differences of others in order to become whole again.

A beautiful, tragic, and hopeful tale, this story centers around such themes as love, loss, and empathy. While floating through life may provide this heroine with a seemingly carefree existence, she has to find real love to teach her the importance of genuine emotion as well as the gifts of sacrifice and selflessness.

The Golden Key is a beautiful allegory of life, death, and the afterlife. This story follows a young boy and girl as they embark on strange adventures that help them to better understand the circumstances of their own lives as well as those surrounding life itself. Their wanderings and discoveries bring them hope for life after death.

Host' Gmac and Winnie say the things people think but dare not say.

George MacDonald once declared, “I do not write for children, but for the childlike, whether of five, or 50, or 75.” The Day Boy and the Night Girl is a splendid example of such writing. With words of wonder, beauty, and adventure, and with acute spiritual insight and sensitivity, MacDonald spins an enchanting tale of two children, a boy and a girl, who grow up from infancy in the castle of a witch. Unaware of each other’s presence in the castle, the children are victims of an unnatural design upon them.

A longing for spring just isn't enough for the poet. He sees evidence that new life begins after death. His longing goes beyond the daisy, the aroma, and the warmth of the sun. He longs for a new home that transcends the short life of a flower. A poem story evoking an anticipated future. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Prepare to be spooked! Here are tales of vampires, werewolves, and things that go bump in the night!

This audiobook features a collection of classic vampire tales by Jan Neruda, E.F. Benson, and George MacDonald.

This audiobook contains a collection of ghostly tales to send a shiver up your spine!

George MacDonald was a Scottish author known particularly for his poignant fairy tales and fantasy novels. He inspired many authors, including W. H. Auden, J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Madeleine L'Engle and Mark Twain. C.S. Lewis that wrote that he regarded MacDonald as his "master". G. K. Chesterton cited "The Princess and the Goblin" as a book that had "made a difference to my whole existence".

Scotland’s official national day is St Andrew's Day, the feast day of Saint Andrew. In the Bible it is Andrew who introduces his brother Peter to Jesus as the Messiah. As well as Scotland he is also the patron saint of the likes of Russia, Greece, the Ukraine, and Barbados. It is thought that the day was first celebrated over a thousand years ago in the reign of Malcolm III (1034-1093).

Eight-year-old Princess Irene is everything a princess of her age should be: brave, imaginative, strong-willed, and eager to be a good person. But her situation is not ideal: She lives in a lonely castle separated from her kingdom with her nursemaid, amid mines full of goblins who seek to destroy her and her family.

George MacDonald, a renowned Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister, has left an indelible mark on literature, inspiring luminaries like J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, and Madeleine L’Engle. Among his cherished works is The Wise Woman, a captivating fairy tale that follows the enchanting journey of a mysterious woman as she visits two distinct young girls a princess and a shepherd’s daughter. Each girl undergoes a profound transformation as they navigate the enchanting yet treacherous realms of good and evil. As the narrative unfolds, readers are invited into a mesmerizing world ...

In this enchanting tale, two self-centered girls—a princess and a shepherds daughter—cross paths with a wise woman who gently teaches them that they are not the center of the universe. George MacDonald, a master storyteller, weaves profound truths that deepen our understanding of human nature and our relationship with the divine. This captivating fairytale is also known as The Wise Woman, A Double Story, and Princess Rosemond. (Summary by Shelly Weingart)

A year has gone by since Curdies thrilling escapades with the spirited Princess Irene and the treacherous goblins lurking in the depths of the mountain. As Curdie matures, his belief in the mysterious royal Great-Great-Grandmother begins to wane. However, an impulsive decision sends him back into her enigmatic realm. What awaits him there? And what has become of the benevolent king and his beloved daughter in the meantime? - Summary by HannahMary

In Victorian London, the Greatorex family has wealth but not love. Augustus Greatorex believes himself a good father, yet his little daughter Phosy, raised by a distracted stepmother and negligent nurse, longs for affection he never gives. When she misunderstands a Christmas sermon ("Whom the Lord loveth, he chasteneth"), her innocent faith awakens every heart in the household. Through sorrow, infant loss, and unexpected grace, MacDonald weaves a moving story—a servant's pride broken, a craftsman's despair redeemed, a father's heart restored to his child.

In Light Princess and Other Fairy Tales, George MacDonald invites listeners into a world where enchantment and imagination reign. While he asserted that his writing transcends age, his captivating tales for children reveal the depth of his storytelling. This collection showcases three of his finest works “The Light Princess,” where a wicked aunt’s curse makes the princess float, and the only way to break it is to make her cry; “The Giants Heart,” where two adventurous children discover a land of giants and must confront a fearsome giant who steals children; and “The Golden Key,” ...

Dive into the enchanting tale of Lost Princess, also known as A Double Story or The Wise Woman. Follow the journey of two pampered girls—a princess and a peasant—who find themselves kidnapped by a mysterious woman, destined for an unexpected lesson in life. Will they emerge transformed, and can their parents learn something valuable along the way? Join Cheyenne as she narrates this captivating story of growth and self-discovery.

In this enchanting tale by George MacDonald, a boy named Photogen, who has never witnessed the moons glow, encounters a girl named Nycteris, who has never felt the warmth of the sun. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to escape the clutches of the wicked witch Watho. Rich with layers of meaning and profound insights, this fairy tale invites listeners to explore themes that resonate far beyond its surface narrative. (summary by L.A. Walden)

In Princess and Curdie, the enchanting sequel to George MacDonalds beloved The Princess and the Goblin, we reunite with Princess Irene and her loyal friend Curdie a year after their thrilling encounter with goblins. The kingdom seems peaceful, but when Irenes mysterious great-great-grandmother pays a visit, Curdie is thrust into a new adventure filled with unexpected twists and a peculiar companion. Join them as they embark on a quest to safeguard their realm from looming dangers. (Summary by Lizzie Driver)