The House of Arden
By E. Nesbit
On his tenth birthday, Edred inherits a title—and a treasure hunt through history begins.
Genres
What is The House of Arden about?
Edred Arden is about to turn ten, and with his birthday comes a remarkable inheritance: the title of Lord Arden and the chance to reclaim his family’s lost fortune. With his sister Elfrida and the mysterious, bad-tempered Mouldiwarp, Edred travels through different periods of history, following clues to the missing treasure. Along the way they encounter witches, highwaymen and dangerous secrets. Can the children solve the mystery and restore Arden Castle before Edred’s birthday arrives?
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
260 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
2006
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