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This new edition of George MacDonald's 1879 classic is updated and introduced as Volume 2 in The Cullen Collection by Michael Phillips.

Unique features of this edition of Sir Gibbie:*** Eleven original illustrations by artist Carrie Stout*** English translations of all Scots dialogue, by David Jack, side-by-side with the original text*** Introduction by best-selling author Michael Phillips GEORGE MACDONALD (1824-1905),... Read Full Overview

Follow Sir Gibbie on his adventures through the moors of Scotland's Highlands more than a century ago. Having no mother and an alcoholic father, Gibbie must survive on the streets as a child unable to read or speak. See how this boy wins the hearts of his

Sir Gibbie is an 1879 novel by the Scottish author George MacDonald, written in the Doric dialogue of Scotland, that presents a narrative rags-to-riches arc for the title character, in the context of the actual emphasis on the integrity of Gibbie as an obedient Christian servant,... Read Full Overview

After witnessing a violent murder soon after his father's sudden death, Gibbie flees to the countryside where he finds a new life and experiences many adventures.

Sir Gibbie is a "rags-to-riches" adventure novel by George MacDonald, renowned Christian author, about honesty and altruism which comes in many different forms. MacDonald, known for his unique, yet masterful storytelling through fantasy and fairy tale while including Christian... Read Full Overview

The captivating story of an orphan whose life communicates truth despite his inability to speak.

After witnessing a violent murder soon after his father's sudden death, Gibbie flees to the countryside where he finds a new life and experiences many adventures.

Sir Gibbie is an 1879 novel by the Scottish author George MacDonald, written in the Doric dialogue of Scotland, that presents a narrative rags-to-riches arc for the title character, in the context of the actual emphasis on the integrity of Gibbie as an obedient Christian servant,... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

George MacDonald was one of the foremost fantasy writers of the 19th century and influenced just about every writer that came after him. He was a mentor of Lewis Carroll, a friend of Mark Twain's, and a man who helped shape the works of authors like Tolkien.

A Scottish boy, who's lost his mother and lives with an alcoholic father, overcomes various hardships to create a new and exciting life for himself. He avoids despair and chooses to perform good deeds, even to his own detriment.

Gibbie is a young boy born into... Read Full Overview