"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;...

In this classic tale of adventure and wish fulfillment, five city kids find the countryside to be filled with magic and wonderBe careful what you wish for.After two years cooped up in London, Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and their baby brother, "the Lamb," are thrilled to be living in the country. The best thing about their new home is that there are no rules, no places that are off limits. One day while playing in a gravel pit, they uncover a fat, furry cre...

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...

26 Complete Works of E. NesbitAtlantic NarrativesBeautiful Stories from ShakespeareFive Children and ItGrim TalesHarding's luckIn HomespunMan and MaidMany VoicesNew Treasure SeekersOswald Bastable and OthersPussy and Doggy TalesRoyal Children of English HistoryThe Book of DragonsThe Enchanted CastleThe Incomplete AmoristThe Incredible HoneymoonThe Literary SenseThe...

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: 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...

An invisible princess, a magic ring, and more adventures than you could dream of. This is what Gerald, Kathleen and Jimmy find when they stumble upon a mysterious castle. At first it all appears to be a lark. But the children soon discover they need all their bravery and ingenuity to contend with the castle's supernatural forces.

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...

Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis find their life altered when their father is falsely accused of spying and imprisoned. Moving to the “Three Chimneys” as a result, the children make the acquaintance of an Old Gentleman, a regular passenger on the 9:15 train, and enlist his help in clearing their father’s name.Written by acclaimed children’s author E. Nesbit, The Railway Children has been adapted several times for stage and film.HarperPerennialClassics brings great works...

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...