George MacDonald

Scottish novelist, poet, and clergyman George MacDonald is the author of a pair of pleasantly Victorian children's classics: The Princess and the Goblin and The Princess and Curdie. While these gentle fantasies seem to have fallen hopelessly out of fashion in favor of Lemony Snicket-style faux-gloom and J.K. Rowling-style excitement, I imagine that one day they'll turn up again.

Aftertaste:
None.

Availability:
Try your library.

Other Recommendations:
The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Website:
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