The Phoenix and the Carpet (Puffin Classics)

Nesbit, E.

ISBN 10: 014036739X / ISBN 13: 9780140367393

Published by Puffin, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Phoenix and the Carpet (Puffin Classics)

Publisher: Puffin

Publication Date: 1996

Binding: Soft cover

Illustrator: Millar, H. R.

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: 39684294

Signed: 4/30/2025 9:11:31 AM

Edition: 1746004291.

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Synopsis:

It's startling enough to have a phoenix hatch in your house, but even more startling when it talks and reveals that you have a magic carpet on the floor. The vain and ancient bird accompanies the children on a series of adventures through time and space which are rarely straightforward, but always exciting. Sequel to Five Children and It.

About the Author:

EDITH NESBIT was a mischievous child who grew up into an unconventional adult. With her husband, Hubert Bland, she was one of the founder members of the socialist Fabian Society; their household became a centre of the socialist and literary circles of the times. E. Nesbit turned late to children's writing. Her first children's book, THE TREASURE SEEKERS, was published in 1899 to great acclaim. Other books featuring the Bastable children followed, and a series of magical fantasy books, including FIVE CHILDREN AND IT also became very popular. THE RAILWAY CHILDREN was first published monthly in the LONDON MAGAZINE in 1905, and published as a book in 1906 and has been in print ever since.