George MacDonald
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 8
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English
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Children's Classics: for Elementary Students
Children's Classics: for Middle School Students
Children's Reading Level: AR Above 8.0 / Lexile Above 900
Children's Classics: for Middle School Students
Children's Reading Level: AR Above 8.0 / Lexile Above 900
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A little princess is protected by her friend Curdie and her newly-discovered great-great-grandmother from the goblin miners who live in caves beneath the royal castle.
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The With an introduction by Michael Phillips.
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....
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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.
In The Giant's Heart two youngsters must learn to look for creative solutions as they struggle against a giant who...
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A titan of 19th century fantasy literature, George MacDonald also left an astonishing collection of sermons, Unspoken Sermons, which are amongst the finest to be found in the English language. About these sermons, C.S. Lewis wrote: "I know hardly any other writer who seems to be closer, or more continually close, to the Spirit of Christ Himself."
The Unspoken Sermons are timeless, beyond time even, and are as clear and as relevant today as they...
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A titan of 19th century fantasy literature, George MacDonald also left an astonishing collection of sermons, Unspoken Sermons, which are amongst the finest to be found in the English language. About these sermons, C.S. Lewis wrote: "I know hardly any other writer who seems to be closer, or more continually close, to the Spirit of Christ Himself."
The Unspoken Sermons are timeless, beyond time even, and are as clear and as relevant today as they...
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The fifth and final installment of written sermons produced by George MacDonald in which he discusses his personal beliefs and insights on a variety of subjects including: the beatitudes, the contrast between God's wisdom and worldly wisdom, and the surprising ways in which He pursues our hearts with gentleness, even when entering our darkest places.
All twelve sermons are exclusively concerned with New Testament texts of the Bible: eight from Matthew,...
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Two girls born to very different families become spoiled and rotten, though in very different ways. A wise and powerful woman visits each of them and offers them a look at their true self, at how others live, and at how to grow and change. This powerful story dissects parenting, priviledge, self-awareness, and the ability versus the choice to change one's life.
This series, published by ONE audiobooks, seeks to produce Classic Christian titles read...
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In Volume 2, protagonist, Thomas Wingfold, continues on his journey of soul-searching and theological questioning, and begins facing real tests of what he believes and what he's learned. Finding that there are sometimes vast differences between what he's held to be true and what is evident in reality, Wingfold struggles with more doubt, insecurity, and real consequences. He comes into contact with more characters whose own beliefs and conversations...
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A collection of some of George MacDonald's greatest short stories, this bundle brings together the lessons and delightful tales of The Golden Key & The Giant's Heart, The Light Princess, The Wise Woman, and The Day Boy and the Night Girl. MacDonald is one of the most influential fiction writers and is famous for his eye-opening parables and extraordinary fantasies. This collection of stories offers bold and beautiful insights to love, loss, growth,...
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The first installment of an incredible novel by George Macdonald, this volume introduces the main character of this three part journey, Thomas Wingfold. His dutiful demeanor and routine religious position are reflected in his faith, which has become stagnant and rote. Throughout Volume 1, Thomas begins to wrestle with certain aspects of his beliefs and encounters several individuals with unique perspectives that eventually spark sincere reflection...
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Volume 3 of Thomas Wingfold, Curate brings the themes of redemption and grace into focus as the tale of Wingfold's journey comes to an end. Wingfold witnesses genuine transformation in others through their faith in God and in His fulfillment of promises. Longing to continue increasing his understanding of theology, there are many crucial spiritual discussions and explanations in this installment. Learning to endure his own consequences and to face...
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The classic fantasy that influenced C. S. Lewis and Tolkien, considered one of George MacDonald s most important works, is the story of the young man, Anodos, and his adventures in fairyland which ultimately reveal the human condition. I write, not for children, wrote George MacDonald, but for the child-like, whether they be of five, or fifty, or seventy-five. All-at-once written with an innocent whimsy and soulful yearning, the heart of Anodos journey...
15) Lilith
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A fantastical and intricate novel, Lilith brings all the elements of a fascinating and epic journey with the added layer of spiritual and theological themes woven into the characters, trials, and temptations. Follow as Mr. Vane enters the vast, complex, and multidimensional "Region of the Seven Dimensions" and learns how much a connection to spiritual understanding and growth can change the course of his life and make or break his expeditions there....
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Originally serialized in 1868 and collected as a book in 1871, At the Back of the North Wind is the magical story of Diamond, the son of a poor coachman, who is swept away by the North Wind – a radiant, maternal spirit with long, flowing hair – and whose life is transformed by a brief glimpse of the beautiful country – at the back of the north wind. It combines a Dickensian regard for the working class of mid-19th-century England with the invention...
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Journey back into George MacDonald's delightfully and masterfully crafted world of compelling adventures and beloved heroes, this time following Curdie on his path, with each chapter eloquently assessed and explained by the talented Christin Ditchfield. Now bundled into one product, enjoy the original story of The Princess and Curdie while also learning about the history, biblical relevance, major themes, and more from The Princess and Curdie: A Christian...
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Dive into George MacDonald's journey with Princess Irene through secret mazes, epic battles, and beautiful relationships as the insightful words of Jonathan St. John illuminate the many Christian themes, motifs, and character arcs in this beloved tale. A truly unique resource, this pairing would be perfect to go through with students, parent groups, book clubs, or even on your own! Learn about the way MacDonald reveals scriptural truths, the nature...
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Ein Jahr ist seit dem Angriff der Kobolde auf das königliche Schloss vergangen. Der König beschließt, mit seiner Tochter, Prinzessin Irene, in seinen Palast in der Hauptstadt Gwyntystorm zu ziehen. Der 13-jährige Bergmannssohn Curdie Peterson, der sich mit seinem Mut die Gunst des Königs erworben hatte, zieht es hingegen vor, bei seinen Eltern zu bleiben. Im Laufe der Zeit schwindet Curdies Glauben an die geheimnisvolle Ururgroßmutter der Prinzessin...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 10
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English
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With the help of a mysterious fairy queen who provides monstrous but gentle creatures to aid him, a miner's son takes on the dangerous task of helping the king and princess confound their enemies and save the kingdom.