Books like The light princess by George MacDonald
George MacDonald’s short tale, *The Light Princess*, follows the tragic events that unfold when a king’s sister, feeling neglected at the princess’s christening, uses magic to remove the child of the royal family from both gravity and tears. A simple yet profound story for children in the fairy‑tale tradition.
First publish date: 1926
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: George MacDonald
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