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"When this book first came to my mind it came as a history and theory of the building of Magic Cities on tables, with bricks and toys and little things such as a child may find and use. But as I kept the thought by me it grew and changed, as thoughts will do, until at last it took shape as an attempt to contribute something, however small and unworthy, to the science of building a magic city in the soul of a child, a city built of all things pure and fine and beautiful." -- E. Nesbit"This lovely book describes the practicalities of building cities (or forts, secret bases and fairytale palaces)...

The Five Children (from Five Children and It) are once again on holidays, but this time with no sand fairy to grant wishes - or is there? In a pet shop they meet with their friend the Psammead again, and a whirlwind adventure follows through time and space! The magical Amulet has been broken in half, and they must find and reunite the lost half with their own. But they are not the only ones seeking the power of the Amulet...The third book of the "Psammead" Trilogy follows directly on from the event of "Five Children and It" and "The Phoenix and the Carpet". - Summary by Beth Thomas Narrator: ...

Shakespeare's play adapted by renowned children's author E. Nesbit into an enjoyable and easily accessible short story perfect for students and children.

E. Nesbit is best known for her children's books such as The Railway Children, the "Psammead" series, and the stories of the "Bastable" family. She was also a poet and wrote many works for adults including short stories in the genre of the supernatural and the macabre. The Haunted House is one of her most weird with its theme of vampirism.

In this sequel to "Five Children and It", the children find a magic carpet and a Phoenix, an honerable bird, who takes them on journeys through time and space—which never turn out quite as planned. Also included are two short stories, "The Ring and the Lamp" and "The Tuppenny Spell".

Harding's luck is sequel to E. Nesbit's "The House of Arden". It tells the story of Dickie Harding, a disabled boy, who one day accidentally discovers an old magic, that allows him to travel into his own past. There he meets Elfrida and Edred Arden (as told in "The House of Arden") and together they seek for a long lost treasure. (Summary by Elli)

This children's book retells twelve of Shakespeare's most popular plays as stories for children. Each of the plays are rewritten as short stories or fairy tales suitable to keep the attention of child readers or listeners. The introduction of the book cites a child's ability and desire to become familiar with the works of Shakespeare as a stepping-stone toward a greater appreciation of the actual plays later in life. (Summary by timferreira)

"The Lark" has all the charm and freshness which have made Miss Nesbit's former novels so justly popular, and yet the story is entirely new and original. Two girls, Jane and Lucilla, are led by Jane's guardian to entertain high hopes. The fortune, however, which Jane was to have inherited, has been lost by unlucky speculations, and the two girls have to set about earning their own livings. They experience many adventures and ups and downs of fortune before they meet with the two men who ensure their happiness and prosperity. A delightful story, well worth reading. (Summary from 1922 ...

A collection of lesser known short stories from The Railway Children's E. Nesbit.

Charming Tales about cats and dogs. (Summary by Elli)

This story follows the six Bastable Children; Dora, Oswald, Dicky, Alice, Noel and Horace Octavius, on their adventures to help their widowed father recover the family fortune. With one of the six narrating the story, he/she will keep you guessing who until the very end. Find out how they find the treasure and save the day in this excitingly fun tale! (Summary by Sarah Hill)

This delightful novel begins when a family of five children moves from London to the English countryside. While playing in a gravel pit soon after the move, they discover an ancient and rather grumpy sand-fairy known as the Psammead, who agrees to grant one wish of theirs per day. The children’s wishes send them on adventure after adventure, but rarely turn out as expected. (Summary by Kara)

Step into the enchanting world of The House of Arden, where adventure and imagination intertwine. Follow the journey of two siblings as they discover a hidden treasure that leads them to a realm of magic, mystery, and life lessons. This captivating tale will ignite your sense of wonder and remind you of the power of family and friendship.

Edith Nesbit, the author of Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare, felt passionately that young children should enjoy Shakespeare's great works. She set about to retell his plays in a language that children would not only understand, but delight in. This is a marvelous introduction to the works of Shakespeare that ALL will enjoy.

Dive into a captivating collection of the authors short stories for adults, where the mundane meets the supernatural. Each tale is a journey into the extraordinary, masterfully narrated by Peter Yearsley.

In a new nursery, five adventurous children stumble upon a mysterious egg nestled in their magical carpet. When the egg hatches, they find themselves befriending a talking Phoenix! Their enchanted carpet whisks them away on thrilling escapades, each filled with unexpected twists and turns that keep them on their toes... (Summary by Helen Taylor)

Join Edred and Elfrida Arden, along with their adventurous Aunt Edith, as they embark on a thrilling treasure hunt through time in search of the legendary Arden family fortune. With the enchanting assistance of the magical creature Mouldiwarp, they encounter a whirlwind of excitement and adventure. They must unravel the mystery of the missing treasure before Edreds tenth birthday, or risk losing it forever! (Summary by Neeru Iyer)

"The Mass for the Dead" was first published in 1893 in E. Nesbit’s "Grim Tales", a collection of romantic horror stories. Jasper’s true love is to marry another man for the sake of familial wealth. On the eve of the wedding, the two lovers are each haunted by supernatural music, reminiscent of a funeral mass.

The Book of Dragons is a collection of children’s stories by English writer Edith Nesbit, who wrote under the name E. Nesbit in order to obscure her gender. Comprising eight stories originally published in 1899 in The Strand magazine, The Book of Dragons is a work that explores the magic and wonder of mythical beasts for children and adults alike.

Wir Bastables haben nur zwei Onkel und keiner von ihnen ist unser Verwandter von Geburt. Einer ist ein Großonkel und der andere ist von Geburt der Onkel Alberts, der bei uns nebenan in der Lewisham Road wohnte. Als wir ihn kennenlernten (es war bei ein paar Ofenkartoffeln und ist eine ganz andere Geschichte), nannten wir ihn Albert-von-nebenans Onkel und dann kurz Alberts Onkel.