"The E. Nesbit Megapack" collects 26 novels and short stories by Edith Nesbit (who wrote as E. Nesbit), including her most famous novels and series (The Bastable family stories, The Psammead series, etc.) Included are:THE RAILWAY CHILDRENTHE MAGIC CITYFIVE CHILDREN AND ITTHE PHOENIX AND THE CARPETTHE STORY OF THE AMULETTHE MARBLE CHILDTHE ENCHANTED CASTLETHE STORY OF THE TREASURE SEEKERSTHE WOULDBEGOODSTHE ROAD TO ROME;...

The Enchanted Library of E. NesbitA one-volume gateway to every spell, secret, and steam-whistle in Britain’s Golden Age of children’s fantasy— with more than 200 original Victorian-Edwardian illustrations as well as many newly created beautiful full-color illustrations to bring Nesbit's classics to life.Edith Nesbit didn’t just write stories; she invented the template for modern magical adventure. From sand-fairies that twist every wish, to a rail...

The House of Arden by E. Nesbit is a captivating fantasy adventure novel that blends time travel, family mystery, and historical imagination into an enchanting journey through England's past. First published in 1908, the story showcases Nesbit's remarkable talent for combining magical storytelling with historical detail and emotional depth. The novel follows Edred Arden and his sister Elfrida, two children who unexpectedly inherit a long-lost family estate. Their inheritance, however, come...

The Story of the Treasure Seekers by E. Nesbit is a delightful classic children's novel that blends humor, adventure, and family spirit into an imaginative tale of determination and youthful optimism. First published in 1899, the book introduces readers to the Bastable children, a lively group of siblings who decide to restore their family's fallen fortunes after their widowed father loses his wealth. Convinced that hidden treasure is the quickest path to success, the Bastable children emb...

CONTENTS: PHILIP K. DICK 1. Adjustment Team PHILIP K. DICK 2. The Crystal Crypt PHILIP K. DICK 3. The Golden Man PHILIP K. DICK 4. The Hanging Stranger WILKIE COLLINS 5. The Angler's Story Of The Lady Of Glenwith Grange RAFAEL SABATINI 6. The Fool's Love Story RAFAEL SABATINI 7. The Prize O.HENRY 8. The Phonograph and the Graft MAX PEMBERTON 9. A Miracle of Bells MAX PEMBERTON 10. The Risen Dead MAX PEMBERTON 11. The Wolf of Cismon MAX PEMBERTON 12. Treasure of White Creek 13. B. 24 EDGAR ...

Their father has suffered a financial setback, and the children decide to seek their fortune by various means, including digging for treasure in a nearby park, starting a newspaper, and attempting to become highwaymen. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a Russian prince, a drunken poet, and a kind-hearted pawnbroker.The novel is notable for its realistic portrayal of family life and its use of humor and adventure to explore themes such as poverty, social...

Five Children and It by E. Nesbit is a classic children’s fantasy filled with magic, adventure, and timeless charm. When five siblings discover the Psammead—a strange, grumpy sand-fairy buried in a gravel pit—they find it has the power to grant wishes. But every wish comes with an unexpected twist, leading the children into hilarious, thrilling, and sometimes dangerous adventures.First published in 1902, this enchanting tale remains one of...

CONTENTS: ALEXANDER PUSHKIN 1. The Queen of Spades ALGERNON BLACKWOOD: 2. Confession 3. S. O. S. 4. The Wings of Horus ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE 5. B. 24 ARTHUR O. FRIEL: 6. The Spider 7. The Vulture ARTHUR QUILLER-COUCH: 8. Statement of Gabriel Foot, Highwayman 9. The Affair of Bleakirk-on-Sands 10. The Countess of Bellarmine ARTHUR STRINGER: 11. The Adolescence of Number Eighty-Seven 12. The Button Thief 13. The Wire-Tappers ARTHUR TRAIN: 14. Extradition 15. The Baron de Ville 16. The Golden To...

Edith Nesbit's 1906 novel "The Railway Children" follows three siblings - Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis - as their lives transform when their father is mysteriously imprisoned. Moving to the countryside, they unravel various adventures, befriend railway workers, and learn valuable lessons about resilience and the enduring power of family bonds.

The Railway Children is the magical children’s classic that has charmed readers for over a century. Follow the adventures of three siblings as they begin a new life in the countryside and discover the wonders of the railway behind their home.After their father suddenly disappears, Bobbie, Peter, and Phyllis are forced to leave their London home and move to the countryside with their mother. Discovering the wonders of the railway behind their new cottage, t...

In the first story, "The Book of Beasts," two siblings, Jane and Lionel, discover a magical book that brings mythical creatures to life, including a dragon named Ashtaroth. In "Uncle James's Perplexing Will," a group of relatives must complete a series of bizarre tasks to inherit their uncle's estate, including facing a dragon.In "The Deliverers of Their Country," a group of children save England from a dragon invasion, while "The Ice Dragon" tells the story of a boy who befriends a dragon...

This glorious collection of vintage children’s stories by Edith Nesbit features all three books from the Psammead trilogy: Five Children and It, The Phoenix and the Carpet, and The Story of the Amulet.The fantastical tales revolve around five children; Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and their baby brother known as The Lamb (named after his first word was ‘Baa’). In the first story, the children discover a Psammead or Sand-Fairy while on holiday in the countryside. T...