E. Nesbit’s classic fantasy adventure story of a group of siblings who encounter a wish-granting fairy is****now available in an unabridged, paperback volume in Union Square and Co.’s Signature Editions series.While spending their summer holiday in the countryside, siblings Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and their baby brother discover an ancient sand-fairy called a Psammead in a gravel pit. The children are delighted to learn that the Psammead will grant them one wi...

Collection of 3 Classic Books: Five Children And It by E. Nesbit. In Homespun by Edith Nesbit. The Magic City by E. Nesbit.

The Shadow by Edith Nesbit is offered here in a clean English digital edition prepared for fluent ebook reading. The work stands within classics and gives modern readers direct access to a public-domain classic with navigable structure and a restrained typographic presentation. The opening pages establish the book's atmosphere with this first movement: This is not an artistically rounded off ghost story, and nothing is explained in it, and there seems to be no reason why any of it should h...

Man-Size in Marble by Edith Nesbit is offered here in a clean English digital edition prepared for fluent ebook reading. The work stands within classics and gives modern readers direct access to a public-domain classic with navigable structure and a restrained typographic presentation. The opening pages establish the book's atmosphere with this first movement: Although every word of this story is as true as despair, I do not expect people to believe it. Nowadays a "rational explanation" is...

The Mystery of the Semi-Detached by Edith Nesbit is offered here in a clean English digital edition prepared for fluent ebook reading. The work stands within general and gives modern readers direct access to a public-domain classic with navigable structure and a restrained typographic presentation. The opening pages establish the book's atmosphere with this first movement: He was waiting for her, he had been waiting an hour and a half in a dusty suburban lane, with a row of big elms on one...

A thrilling anthology that completes a remarkable collection of classic ghostly tales. Featuring stories of haunted houses, restless spirits, ancient curses, and unexplained phenomena, this volume showcases the enduring appeal of supernatural fiction and classic horror storytelling. Written by Various Authors, this collection is an essential addition to every horror and mystery library.

A haunting anthology of ghost stories from some of the greatest masters of supernatural fiction. Filled with eerie encounters, mysterious events, and chilling suspense, this collection explores humanity's fascination with the unknown. Each tale offers a unique journey into worlds where the supernatural may be lurking just beyond sight. Written by Various Authors, this anthology is perfect for fans of classic ghost stories.

A haunting collection of classic supernatural stories filled with dark mysteries, ghostly encounters, and eerie suspense. This unforgettable anthology brings together thirty remarkable tales from legendary authors of horror, gothic fiction, and supernatural literature. From haunted houses and cursed secrets to strange phenomena and terrifying apparitions, each story explores the unknown with imagination and suspense. Rich in atmosphere and psychological tension, the collection captures the...

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every childRediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming new reillustrated edition of The Railway Children.When Father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave their comfortable life in London to go and live in a small cottage in the country. The children se...

The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, shamanism and ancient knowledge. Our Books are available in digital format. We have approximat...

A mysterious figure. An ordinary world turned extraordinary. In Man-Size in Marble, E. Nesbit weaves a tale of curiosity, suspense, and unexpected happenings. When a remarkable marble statue appears, it brings with it secrets and events that captivate both characters and readers alike. With Nesbit's signature charm, imagination, and sharp insight into human nature, this story delivers a unique blend of mystery and wonder. Perfect for fans of classic short fiction, the story combines subtle...

Five Children and It by Edith Nesbit is a charming and imaginative classic of children's literature that blends fantasy, adventure, and moral lessons in a delightful story about childhood wishes and their unexpected consequences. First published in 1902, the novel is one of Nesbit's most enduring works and the first in a celebrated series featuring the same group of children. The story follows five siblings who, while staying in the English countryside, discover a strange and magical creat...