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The Phoenix and the Carpet follows the adventures of the same five children: Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and the Lamb. The children acquired the magic carpet when they found a special fire egg -- it hatched in their nursery fireplace. The phoenix came from the egg and when he saw their mother's new Persian rug, he showed them that it was a magical thing -- a flying carpet that would take them any time and that place they could wish for.
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The four children acquired the magic carpet when they found a special fire egg -- it hatched in their nursery fireplace. The phoenix came from the egg, and when he saw their mother's new Persian carpet, he turned it into a magical thing -- a flying carpet that would take them any time and place they could write onto a slip of paper. Witty, genuine, full of timeless sympathy and childish sensibility. _The Phoenix and the Carpet offers a special ride through wonders for children of all ages.
About the Author:
Edith Nesbit (1858 - 1924) was an English author and poet. She wrote or collaborated on more than 60 books of fiction for children. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, a socialist organization later affiliated with the Labour Party. Nesbit published approximately 40 books for children, including novels, collections of stories and picture books. Collaborating with others, she published almost as many more.
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- PublisherBorgo Press
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 1592249124
- ISBN 13 9781592249121
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages228
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