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The Phoenix and the Carpet

By E. (Edith) Nesbit

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Four siblings find their humdrum existence exploding into a whirlwind of enchantment when a magical carpet and a talking Phoenix promise them fantastical journeys to anyplace they desire.

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1997-03-01
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Summary

"The Phoenix and the Carpet" by E. Nesbit is adventure story about four children named Cyril, Anthea, Robert, and Jane, and their incredible experiences with a magical carpet. The siblings stumble upon the carpet and a shiny egg, which hatches into a talking Phoenix, and learn that the carpet can take them to any place they want! The children soon discover that their boring days at home can become amazing adventures when they use their carpet to travel the world. They embark on trips filled with excitement, wonder, and the occasional funny mistake, turning their lives into something extraordinary.

About the Author

Edith Nesbit was an English writer and poet, who published her books for children as E. Nesbit. She wrote or collaborated on more than 60 such books. She was also a political activist and co-founder of the Fabian Society, a socialist organisation later affiliated to the Labour Party.

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