A Double Story

By George MacDonald

Book Overview

Discover the enchanting world of George MacDonald's "A Double Story," a captivating fairy tale blending fantasy and religious allegory. This enduring story, meticulously prepared for print republication, tells of a woman shepherd navigating a world filled with magic and wonder.

Categorized as juvenile fiction, "A Double Story" resonates with readers of all ages through its timeless themes and allegorical depth. MacDonald's narrative explores profound concepts within a framework of engaging storytelling, making it a cherished classic. This edition invites you to experience the magic and moral lessons woven into this enchanting tale, a captivating read for those who appreciate both fantasy and the rich tradition of religious storytelling. A treasured addition to any collection of fairy tales and folklore.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023029219
• ISBN13: 9781023029216
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

The Lost Princess aka The Wise Woman is a masterfully written tale and the illustrations are perfect

This is in my permanent collection of favorites that I return to often and never grow tired! MacDonald worked his usual magic in this double story. This book will make you a kinder, more aware and humble person. Each page serves as a mirror to ones deepest habits and faults. Then he offers you a path to redemption. A must for Christians and atheists... mystics or agnostics. It has something to offer anyone who reads it.

I wish every adult and child would read this book.

This is one of the most valuable books I've ever read myself and to the children within my sphere of influence. MacDonald, through this charming and deep story, enables the reader (at any age) to realize their own sin nature without ever identifying it as such. He helps us see our profound need for transformation and how that comes about through our surrender and obedient response to Truth. While written by a Christian and grounded in Christian theology (sin-love-redemption-transformation), all readers would benefit practically and be touched deeply by this story without necessarily knowing it is essentially the Good News of Christ.

A children's book that relates deeply to any reader

This book was the first book in a college course called 'Violence and Grace' So true, the title of this course, for the book as well. MacDonald has a magical story-telling ability that impacted the writtings of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien, and this is a great book to introduce you to his masterful writtings. If this is the same copy I bought, the artwork is beautifully complimentary as well. I HIGHLY suggest this book to people of EVERY reading ability and personality.

'The Lost Princess' is unpredictable and delightful.

George MacDonald is the type of writer that you can't predict. You never know where he is going to go next. This is the type of book I wish there were more of for my children to read. We got it at the library, but now we're going to buy it and we're giving it to other children as birthday gifts. Books that inspire and entertain at the same time are rare. People don't like his books because he calls a thing what it is and that hits too close to home.

MacDonald's Greatest!

This book's message is the same message of 1 Samuel 16:7 that "man looks on the outward appearance but the Lord looks at the heart". I read it in three days, because it's such an impossible put-down. The best thing is it's surprise ending. You can't go wrong with this book!