Explore George MacDonald books at New West Press.

George MacDonald's imaginative fiction uses strange journeys and enchanted encounters to explore trust, courage, and moral growth. The Princess and the Goblin and The Princess and Curdie follow adventures with a fairy tale character, while At the Back of the North Wind places wonder beside a child's everyday life. Phantastes and Lilith lead into more symbolic and demanding fantasy, and Heather and Snow offers a different, realistic setting. This selection gives readers several approaches to MacDonald, whose books vary substantially in tone, complexity, and intended readership.

Fairy tales invite readers to think about promises, generosity, courage, and consequences through memorable images rather than lengthy explanations. They also reward comparison: a familiar plot can change significantly from one retelling to another. Read a tale aloud, discuss a character's choice, or explore how language and imagery create its atmosphere. Browse the available editions for your fairy tale shelf.