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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...

"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 story follows the lives of three siblings, Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis, whose father has been falsely imprisoned. They move from London to a rural village with their mother and become friends with the local railway porter, Perks. They also spend time waving to the passengers on passing trains, and eventually, their efforts lead to the discovery of the truth behind their father's imprisonment. The novel has been adapted into several films, television series, and stage productions.

The story follows a young boy named Philip Haldane, who is stuck in bed recovering from an illness. To pass the time, he creates a magical city out of household objects, including a rug, a basin, and some toy soldiers.Philip soon finds that the magic city he has created is more than just a toy. He discovers that he can enter the city through a miniature door and that the city is populated by people and creatures that he has created in his imagination. Together with his companion, a princes...

Nesbit highlights a diverse array of royal figures, from the medieval period to the Victorian era, emphasizing their unique stories and contributions to history. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific royal child, detailing their upbringing, the political and social contexts in which they lived, and the significant events that shaped their lives. Nesbit's narrative is rich with anecdotes, personal insights, and historical details, making it both informative and entertaining.Nesbit's writi...

The most famous works from E. Nesbit, includes:THE STORY OF THE TREASURE SEEKERSTHE WOULDBEGOODSThe New Treasure SeekersFIVE CHILDREN AND ITAll Round the YearATLANTIC NARRATIVES Modern Short StoriesBeautiful Stories from ShakespeareThe Book of DragonsThe Enchanted CastleGrim TalesHarding's luckThe Incomplete AmoristThe Incredible HoneymoonIn HomespunLandscape and SongThe Literar...

First published in 1902, “Five Children and It” is a children's novel by English writer and poet E. Nesbit. The story follows the five children Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and the “Lamb” and their adventures resulting from the discovery of a sand-fairy that has the ability to grant wishes. A charming tale of youth and innocence, “Five Children and It” would make for perfect bedtime reading and is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Nesbit's magical children's literature. Originally...

The book tells the story of four siblings - Cyril, Anthea, Robert, and Jane - who discover a magical phoenix and a flying carpet in their attic. The phoenix hatches from an egg that the children had found during a trip to the seashore, and the carpet had been stored in the attic by their parents. The phoenix and the carpet can grant wishes, but like in Nesbit's previous works, their wishes often lead to unintended consequences.The children use their newfound powers to have adventures such ...

Three children discover an old country estate during their school holidays. When they're exploring it they come upon a mysterious young girl claiming to be a fairy princess. She shows them the castle's treasure, including a ring that will turn you invisible. But no one is more surprised than she when she slips it on her finger ... and disappears! The ring is indeed magical, and the children waste no time finding out what else it can do.

The book tells the story of five siblings, Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and their baby brother, who discover a magical creature called the Psammead while playing in a sand pit during their summer holiday.The Psammead, also known as the sand fairy, is a grumpy, ancient creature who has the power to grant wishes, but with unexpected and often unwanted consequences. The children use their wishes to experience exciting adventures, such as becoming invisible, flying, and time-traveling, but soo...

HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics.‘…when the Green Dragon tore shrieking out of the mouth of its dark lair, which was the tunnel, all three children stood on the railing and waved their pocket-handkerchiefs without stopping to think whether they were clean handkerchiefs or the reverse.’When their father is mysteriously sent away, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis have to leave London with their mother to live in a cottage in the countryside....