Curdie and the Princess

This is just an update and explanation of my absence. My mom is here visiting (and taking care of me). She has been here for a week, and will be here for another week. I doubt I will be posting until after my mother has returned to Canada. Needless to say, I am grateful  that my mother is here.
One part of her visit that I have really enjoyed is "Curdie and the Princess". This is a phenomenally written fantasy, one of George Macdonald's best. If you enjoy quick reads, fantasy, adventure, principles and values, this is a great book. Mom found this treasure at the thrift store, and it can be found online too. It's written for kids, but it has so many underlying themes and is so well written, that it kept my mom and I looking forward to our afternoon reading rests.