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Free The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald (1872) word search. We picked 12 themed words — characters, settings, and objects from the book — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Written by George MacDonald · First published 1872 · Fantasy.
Words to find: IRENE, CURDIE, GEORGE, GOBLIN, PRINCESS, CASTLE, MOUNTAIN, MINES, THRONE, MIRROR, SILVER, THREAD.
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The Princess and the Goblin word list, defined
GOBLIN/ˈɡɒblɪn/ · noun
A mythical creature, typically depicted as a small, mischievous being, often with a grotesque appearance. In folklore, goblins are often associated with the underworld or with dark magic. Related: imp, sprite, troll, monster.
PRINCESS/prɪˈnɪs/ · noun
A female member of a royal family, typically the daughter of a king or queen. A girl or young woman of high social status or beauty. Related: princesses, royalty, noblewoman, lady.
CASTLE/ˈkɑː.səl/ (UK), /ˈkæs.əl/ (US) · noun
A large fortified building or group of buildings with thick walls, battlements, and often a moat, historically serving as a stronghold for royalty or nobility; in chess, an informal term for the rook. Related: fortress, citadel, stronghold, keep.
MOUNTAIN/ˈmaʊntɪn/ · noun
A natural elevation of the earth's surface rising more or less abruptly to a summit, and attaining an altitude greater than that of a hill, usually over 300 meters (1,000 feet). Related: hill, peak, ridge, slope.
MINES/mɪnz/ · noun, verb
A place where minerals are extracted, especially coal or precious stones. To dig or excavate something, especially in search of minerals. Related: pit, quarry, excavate, dig.
THRONE/θraʊn/ · noun
A chair or seat of state for a king, queen, or other sovereign, typically on a raised dais or platform. A position of great power or authority. Related: chair, seat, throne room, sceptre.
MIRROR/mɪrər/ · noun, verb
A reflective surface, typically made of glass with a metallic coating, used for personal grooming or decoration. To reflect or represent something as if in a mirror. Related: reflector, glass, reflection, image.
SILVER/ˈsɪlvər/ · noun, adjective
A white metal, highly valued for its brightness and durability. A colour intermediate between white and grey. Related: grey, white, metallic, brass.
THREAD/θred/ · noun, verb
A thread is a thin, continuous filament used for sewing or other textile work. To thread something means to pass a thread through it, especially a needle. Related: filament, string, cord, fiber.