Five Children And It

Author : E. Nesbit
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-17
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781528787680

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Five Children and It by E. Nesbit Pdf

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 published in “Strand Magazine”, the tales were made into a full-length novel trilogy also including “The Phoenix and the Carpet” (1904)” and “The Story of the Amulet” (1906). Edith Nesbit (1858 – 1924) was a prolific writer of children's literature, publishing more than 60 such books under the name E. Nesbit. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, which had a significant influence on the Labour Party and British politics in general. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Author : Jacqueline Wilson
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780141973166

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Four Children and It by Jacqueline Wilson Pdf

The new bestseller from Jacqueline Wilson, creator of Tracy Beaker, Hetty Feather and The Illustrated Mum, is a funny, moving and heartwarming story of four children who discover a way to make wishes come true. Echoing the classic E Nesbit novel, Five Children and It, this new story from this mega-selling author, winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, is a brilliant read not just for those familiar with the original book but for any of Wilson's millions of fans.

Author : Kate Saunders
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780571310968

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Five Children on the Western Front by Kate Saunders Pdf

An epic, heart-wrenching follow-on from E. Nesbit's Five Children and It stories. The five children have grown up and World War I has begun in earnest. Cyril is off to fight, Anthea is at art college, Robert is a Cambridge scholar and Jane is at high school. The Lamb is the grown up age of 11, and he has a little sister, Edith, in tow. The sand fairy has become a creature of stories ... until, for the first time in 10 years, he suddenly reappears. The siblings are pleased to have something to take their minds off the war, but this time the Psammead is here for a reason, and his magic might have a more serious purpose. Before this last adventure ends, all will be changed, and the two younger children will have seen the Great War from every possible viewpoint - factory-workers, soldiers and sailors, nurses and ambulance drivers, and the people left at home, and the war's impact will be felt right at the heart of their family.

Author : Elisabeth Galvin
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781526714794

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The Extraordinary Life of E Nesbit by Elisabeth Galvin Pdf

Imagine being one of the most well-loved children’s authors of all time, yet your readers don’t know if you’re a man or a woman. Or even your real name. E. Nesbit is really Edith Nesbit, who wrote an extraordinary 98 novels, plays and poetry collections for children and adults between 1885 and 1923. She is credited as the first modern writer for children whose work has influenced authors from Oscar Wilde to C.S. Lewis, Noël Coward to J.K. Rowling. Even though it was published more than 100 years ago, The Railway Children remains one of the most popular children’s books ever written and it has never been out of print. But for Edith, the truth of her life is stranger than her fiction – and it’s a truth she was keen to hide from the public. Edith’s father died when she was four, resulting in a peripatetic childhood across Europe. At 21 years old she was seven months’ pregnant when she married a penniless libertine who became a famous journalist, Hubert Bland. Together as early socialists they were founding members of the Fabian Society, from which the Labour Party has its foundations. A Bohemian and an eccentric, Edith became a mother of five children – two of whom she adopted in secret after her husband had an affair with a close friend (who subsequently lived with them as their housekeeper). It was shortly after the sudden death of her beloved son that Edith wrote her first bestseller in 1899, a groundbreaker that dramatically changed the course of children’s literature. On the eve of World War I, Edith’s husband died and she married a captain of the Woolwich Ferry. A cheerful cockney sparrow, Tommy Tucker proved to be Edith’s unwitting romantic hero who loved and cherished her until she died in near-poverty on the Romney Marshes of Kent.

Author : Edith Nesbit
Publisher : Wordsworth Editions
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1853261556

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The Phoenix and the Carpet by Edith Nesbit Pdf

Five British children discover in their new carpet an egg, which hatches into a phoenix that takes them on a series of fantastic adventures around the world.

Author : Louise Erdrich
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780061972591

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The Porcupine Year by Louise Erdrich Pdf

The third novel in the critically acclaimed Birchbark House series by New York Times bestselling author Louise Erdrich. Omakayas was a dreamer who did not yet know her limits. When Omakayas is twelve winters old, she and her family set off on a harrowing journey in search of a new home. Pushed to the brink of survival, Omakayas continues to learn from the land and the spirits around her, and she discovers that no matter where she is, or how she is living, she has the one thing she needs to carry her through. The Birchbark House Series is the story of one Ojibwe family’s journey through one hundred years in America. In a starred review, Kirkus Reviews wrote that The Porcupine Year is “charming, suspenseful, and funny, and always bursting with life.”

Author : Oscar Wilde,Elizabeth Anne Moore
Publisher : Black Cat-Cideb
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2002-04-05
Category : Drama
ISBN : 887754967X

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The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde,Elizabeth Anne Moore Pdf

This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Author : E. Nesbit
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-17
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547653103

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The Story of the Amulet by E. Nesbit Pdf

E. Nesbit's 'The Story of the Amulet' is a timeless classic and the final book in the 'Five Children and It' series. Filled with magical adventures and ancient Egyptian mysteries, the book follows the four siblings as they embark on a journey through time and space with the help of a magical amulet. Nesbit's narrative style is engaging and imaginative, blending elements of fantasy with historical fiction to create an enchanting story that captivates readers of all ages. The novel presents themes of friendship, courage, and the power of imagination, making it a must-read for anyone interested in children's literature and storytelling traditions.

Author : Edith Nesbit,Cyril Walter Hodges
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1948
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:4564204

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New Treasure Seekers by Edith Nesbit,Cyril Walter Hodges Pdf

Author : E. NESBIT,GRANDMA�S TREASURES
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-03-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780359553440

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THE PHOENIX AND THE CARPET by E. NESBIT,GRANDMA�S TREASURES Pdf

The sequel to Five Children and It follows the wondrous adventures of Robert, Jane, Cyril, Anthea, and The Lamb as they discover a clever phoenix and a magic carpet. The children find an egg in the carpet, which hatches into a talking Phoenix. The Phoenix explains that the carpet is a magic one that will grant them three wishes a day. The children are on a fantastic ride with the hopelessly vain but good-hearted phoenix and his flying carpet. They travel to a French castle, to a tropical island, foil a burglar, arrange a marriage, change people's disposition, and have to figure out how to get 199 Persian cats, 398 muskrats, a cow, and a policeman out of their house. Their charming adventures not only entertain but teach them, and the reader, a few gentle lessons." The Phoenix and the Carpet"" is a wonderful book for the young and the young at heart. The adventures are continued and concluded in the third book of the trilogy, "The Story of the Amulet"

Author : P. D. James
Publisher : Vintage Canada
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307367716

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The Children of Men by P. D. James Pdf

The year is 2021. No child has been born for twenty-five years. The human race faces extinction. Under the despotic rule of Xan Lyppiat, the Warden of England, the old are despairing and the young cruel. Theo Faren, a cousin of the Warden, lives a solitary life in this ominous atmosphere. That is, until a chance encounter with a young woman leads him into contact with a group of dissenters. Suddenly his life is changed irrevocably as he faces agonising choices which could affect the future of mankind. NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE

Author : Walt Morey
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2006-02-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780142405512

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Gentle Ben by Walt Morey Pdf

The Alaskan wilderness is a lonely place for Mark Andersen, especially after the death of his brother. But Mark finds a friend named Ben, who happens to be an Alaskan brown bear. Ben and Mark form a special bond, but the townspeople are determined to destroy it. It is only through the strength of an enduring friendship that Ben—and Mark—have a chance of being saved.

Author : Cresswell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1994-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0563403683

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Return of the Psammead by Cresswell Pdf

Author : Edith Nesbit
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781513274775

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The Enchanted Castle by Edith Nesbit Pdf

The Enchanted Castle (1907) is a children’s fantasy novel by English writer Edith Nesbit. Using elements of magic and mystery familiar to readers of her beloved Bastable and Psammead Trilogies, Nesbit crafts a tale of wonder and adventure for children and adults alike. While on a school holiday, children Jerry, Jimmy, and Kathy explore the open landscape of rural southwestern England. One day, they discover an immense country estate, designed like an ancient castle and complete with towers, gardens, groves, and even a lake. In the middle of its central rose garden, they find a maze at the end of which a young girl lies asleep. Waking, she reveals that she is the princess of the castle, and agrees to show them some of its mysteries. One of these is the ring of invisibility, which, when she slips it on her finger to demonstrate its power, actually works. Startled, the princess reveals that she is really the housekeeper’s niece, and admits that she was only fooling around. Scared at first, the children begin to experiment with the ring, unleashing its powers in fantastic and terrifying ways. The Enchanted Castle is an entertaining, endearing novel, a masterpiece of mystery and adventure with enough excitement to ignite the wonder of children, and to fill any adult with a sense of childish wonder. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Edith Nesbit’s The Enchanted Castle is a classic of English children’s literature reimagined for modern readers.

Author : Collective,Stuart Cochrane
Publisher : Black Cat
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 8853015896

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Pass Trinity Now 1/2 + CD by Collective,Stuart Cochrane Pdf