The Princess and the Goblin: A Christian Readers' Guide

Jonathan St. John expertly tackles the Christian threads woven into this beloved fairy tale that has inspired many famous works throughout literary history. A wonderful tool for homeschoolers, book clubs, teachers, parents, and more, this Christian Readers' Guide walks through the many layered characters, themes, and plot points and carefully reveals the nature of God, Christ’s sacrifice, and the relationship between The Father and his beloved children as portrayed in George MacDonald’s work.

1. Opening Credits
2. Introduction
3. Chapter 1: Why Read Spiritual Classics?
4. Chapter 2: The Christian, Literature, and Literary Archetypes
5. Chapter 3: How to use this Guide with Children
6. Chapter 4: Story and Guide Overview
7. Chapter 5: Characters
8. Chapter 6: Key Takeaways and Themes
9. Chapter 7: Key Quotes and Passages for Deep Dives
10. Chapter 8: The Takeaway: Final Thoughts
11. Closing Credits