The Phoenix and the Carpet
The Phoenix and the Carpet by Edith Nesbit is a fantasy novel for children, originally published in 1904 and now available in a 2001 edition from Puffin. This 304-page book continues the adventures of five young protagonists—Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and the Lamb—who embark on a journey after their mother purchases a new carpet to replace one lost in a fire. The story unfolds as the children discover a magical egg within the carpet that hatches into a talking Phoenix, revealing that the carpet can grant them three wishes each day.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a series of fantastical adventures as the children explore the possibilities of their wishes, leading to encounters with mythical creatures and historical elements. The narrative captures the essence of childhood imagination and adventure, while also connecting to themes of friendship and discovery. This edition is presented in English and features dimensions of 7.8 by 5.0 inches, making it a delightful addition to any young reader’s collection.
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The Phoenix and the Carpet – By E. Nesbit – A Classic Childrens novel. The Phoenix and the Carpet is a fantasy novel for children, written in 1904 by E. Nesbit. It is the second in a trilogy of novels that began with Five Children and It (1902), and follows the adventures of the same five protagonists – Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and the Lamb. Their mother buys the children a new carpet to replace the one from the nursery that was destroyed in an accidental fire. The children find an egg in the carpet which hatches into a talking Phoenix. The Phoenix explains that the carpet is a magical one that will grant them three wishes per day. The five children go on many adventures which eventually wears out their magical carpet. The adventures of the children are continued and conclude in the third book of the trilogy, The Story of the Amulet (1906).
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