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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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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 neighbors and offers... Read Full Overview

George MacDonald (1824 - 1905) was a Scottish author, poet and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote several works of Christian theology,... Read Full Overview