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The Phoenix and the Carpet

Name: The Phoenix and the Carpet
ISBN: 9780141340869

By E. Nesbit

A burnt nursery carpet hatches a talking Phoenix—and three daily wishes unleash extraordinary trouble.

magical adventurous imaginative

Genres

Classics Fantasy Adventure

What is The Phoenix and the Carpet about?

When siblings Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and their baby brother accidentally set their nursery carpet ablaze, their mother replaces it with a second-hand one. Hidden within, they discover a mysterious egg that hatches into a talking Phoenix. The Phoenix reveals that the carpet is magical, granting them three wishes a day. Together, they embark on thrilling adventures across time and space, encountering unexpected challenges and wonders along the way.

About the author

E. Nesbit was a brilliant British author who wrote exciting adventure stories for children. Her most famous books include 'The Railway Children', 'Five Children and It', and 'The Phoenix and the Carpet'. E. Nesbit loved creating magical tales that inspire readers to use their imaginations and believe in the wonders of friendship and family.

Pages

304 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2012

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