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Virtue honored; vice has consequences
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Faithful to Scripture when theology is present; 100 if no claims made
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Consistent with biblical teaching on sexuality and identity
Composite = Language & Content 25% · Moral Framework 15% · Theological Claims 40% · Ideological Worldview 20%
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The sequel to The Princess and the Goblin from the Victorian-era Scottish author who influenced C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Madeleine L'Engle.
A year or two after the adventures of The Princess and the Goblin, a group of corrupt ministers are plotting to poison the king, Princess Irene's father. Curdie, a mineworker and loyal friend, joins forces with Princess Irene to stop them. "Along the way the ugliest and most fearful of monster-companions help him, and the final great battle where they stand alone is decisive. A great adventure and, like its predecessor, with hidden levels of meaning. Makes Hairy [sic] Potter look feeble" (AllReaders.com).
" The Princess and the Goblin and The Princess and Curdie are two of the most unusual and haunting fairy tales ever written." —The Guardian
A year or two after the adventures of The Princess and the Goblin, a group of corrupt ministers are plotting to poison the king, Princess Irene's father. Curdie, a mineworker and loyal friend, joins forces with Princess Irene to stop them. "Along the way the ugliest and most fearful of monster-companions help him, and the final great battle where they stand alone is decisive. A great adventure and, like its predecessor, with hidden levels of meaning. Makes Hairy [sic] Potter look feeble" (AllReaders.com).
" The Princess and the Goblin and The Princess and Curdie are two of the most unusual and haunting fairy tales ever written." —The Guardian
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