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Lifetime: 1858 - 1924 Passed: ≈ 100 years ago

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E. Nesbit

Books by E. Nesbit

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Five Children and It

Fantasy Adventure Humour Children's Literature
Family Children Adventure England Magic Countryside Fantasy Siblings Humor Fairy Wishes Sand Psammead Unintended consequences

This delightful novel begins when a family of five children moves from London to the English countryside. While playing in a gravel pit soon after the move, they discover an ancient and rather grumpy sand-fairy known as the Psammead, who agrees to gr...

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Story of the Treasure Seekers

Comedy Adventure Fiction Children's Literature
Family Mystery Children Poverty Adventure Treasure Friendship England Imagination Secret Siblings Humor Optimism

This is the story of the Bastable children and their attempts to help the family finances by searching for treasure. (Summary by Karen Savage)

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Railway Children

Fantasy Adventure Fiction Children's Literature
Family Mystery Children Nature Adventure Friendship Loss England Railway Nostalgia Countryside Imagination Secret Coming-of-age Classic Victorian era Optimism Train Orphan Growing up Change

Edith Nesbit’s classic story, in which three children, pulled suddenly from their comfortable suburban life, move to the country with their mother, where they come to know and love the ways of the railways. (Summary by Karen Savage)

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Enchanted Castle

Fantasy Adventure Children's Literature
School Mystery Children Adventure Castle Magic Fantasy Fairy Tale Wishes Princess Enchanted Ring Statues Lovers Price Holidays Estate Housekeeper Surprise

Three children, forced to remain at school during the holidays, go in search of adventure. What they find is a magic castle straight out of a fairy tale, complete with an enchanted princess at the center of a maze. Or is it? The castle turns out to b...

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Many Voices (selection from)

Poetry Fairy Tale Children's Literature
19th century Love Death Children's Literature Imagination Poetry Longing Sweetness Joy Fairies Victorian Poetry Gardens Emotions Insight Edith Nesbit E. Nesbit

E. Nesbit (Edith Bland) was a prodigious 19th century children’s writer who produced over 60 books of fiction for children. This book of poems has many elements which would appeal to children but there’s also some exploration of her feelings of love,...

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Wouldbegoods, Being the Further Adventures of the Treasure Seekers

Fantasy Adventure Humour Children's Literature
Family Victorian Mystery Children Nature Adventure Children's Literature Treasure Friendship England Summer Mischief Countryside Imagination Rural Fantasy Secret Adventures Edwardian era Humor Sibling rivalry Secrets Bastable Dog Bastable children

The Bastable children, first met in The Treasure Seekers, are sent to stay in the countryside; is it large enough to contain their exuberant activities? They (and Pincher the dog) have every intention of being good... (Description by Alan Chant)All c...

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All Round the Year

Poetry Humour Children's Literature
Nature Children's Literature Seasons Poetry Verse Whimsical British Literature E. Nesbit Saretta Nesbit Collaboration

A light and whimsical collection of poems by the celebrated children's author E Nesbit, in collaboration with Saretta Nesbit. (Summary by David Barnes)Read by David Barnes, Lizzie Driver, Sarah McIntyre, Stuart Pyle, Cori Samuel, and Peter Yearsley.

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New Treasure Seekers

Fantasy Adventure Fiction Humour Children's Literature
Family Play Mystery Children Adventure Treasure Friendship England Mischief Imagination Fun Fantasy Secret Siblings Humor Edwardian Cousins Cousin Fete Elopement

Oswald, Dora, Dicky, Alice, H.O, and Noel fill their free time with entertainments that don't always turn out as they plan. But whether telling fortunes at a fete, unwittingly assisting an elopement, reforming their nasty cousin Archibald or even get...

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Nine Unlikely Tales

Fantasy Fairy Tale Children's Literature
Adventure Children's Literature Imaginative Magic Fantasy Morals Charming Fairy tales Classic Humor King Unusual Arithmetic fairy Villa-residence Nagging machine Nesbit

Nine original and, yes, unlikely fairy-tales, which include stories of the arithmetic fairy, the king who became a charming villa-residence and the dreadful automatic nagging machine.All are classic Nesbit: charming, novel and not afraid to squeeze i...

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Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare

Fiction Drama Children's Literature
Drama History Children Tragedy Romance Comedy Literature Plays Fiction Classic Literature Stories English literature Shakespeare Edith Nesbit Nesbit Retellings Adaptations

Edith Nesbit, the author of Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare, felt passionately that young children should enjoy Shakespeare's great works. She set about to retell his plays in a language that children would not only understand, but delight in. Thi...

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Phoenix and the Carpet

Fantasy Adventure Children's Literature
Family Children Adventure Time Travel England Magic Mischief Imagination Fantasy Siblings Humor Victorian era Wishes Phoenix Carpet Talking animal

The Phoenix and the Carpet is a fantasy novel for children, written in 1904 by E. Nesbit. It is the second in a trilogy of novels that began with Five Children and It (1902), and follows the adventures of the same five protagonists – Cyril, Anthea, R...

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Story of the Amulet

Fantasy Adventure Children's Literature
Mystery Children Adventure Historical Fiction Time Travel Magic Fantasy Secret Siblings Psammead Ancient Egypt Wish Amulet

The Story of the Amulet is a novel for children, written in 1906 by E. Nesbit. It is the final part of a trilogy of novels that also includes Five Children and It (1902) and The Phoenix and the Carpet (1904). In it the children re-encounter the Psamm...

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Magic World

Fantasy Humour Fairy Tale Children's Literature
Children Adventure Short Stories Magic Fantasy Clever Talking Animals Humor Whimsical Irony Fairy Princess

The Magic World is a collection of twelve short stories by E. Nesbit, known for their blend of whimsical fantasy and sharp humor. Each story features talking animals, mischievous fairies, and fantastical scenarios that transport young readers to a w...

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Book of Dragons

Fantasy Fairy Tale Children's Literature
Children's Literature Magic Imagination Fantasy British Literature Fairy Tale Dragons

This charming collection of eight dragon tales by E. Nesbit is filled with the imaginative wit and whimsical charm that has made her a beloved children's author for generations. From a dragon who flies out of a magical book to one whose purr quiets a...

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Magic City

Fantasy Adventure Humour Children's Literature
Adventure Myths Legends Magic Imagination Fantasy Humour Growing up Step-siblings

Philip and Lucy are step-siblings who don't get along. One day, Philip's toy city comes to life, and they are transported to a magical land where they meet characters from books and history, mythical beasts, and other creatures. As they explore this...

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Through the Wood

Poetry
Nature Adventure Childhood Magic Imagination Wonder

This collection of poems by E. Nesbit invites readers to embrace the beauty and wonder of the natural world, encouraging them to use their imaginations to explore the hidden realms of possibility.

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Royal Children of English History

History Biography Children's Literature
Children Medieval Monarchs Historical Figures Biographies Kings Queens Stuart Princesses Royal Family Tudor English History Princes

This book provides a captivating and accessible glimpse into the lives of royal children throughout English history. It delves into the personal stories, challenges, and triumphs of young royals, offering a unique perspective on historical events. Ne...

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House of Arden

Fantasy Adventure Children's Literature
Family Birthday Mystery Children Adventure Inheritance Time Travel England Magic Fantasy Secret Treasure hunt

In E. Nesbit's "House of Arden," Edred and Elfrida Arden, along with their Aunt Edith, embark on a thrilling quest through time to uncover the family's long-lost treasure. Guided by the enigmatic Mouldiwarp, a magical creature, they encounter a world...

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Harding's Luck

Fantasy Adventure Children's Literature
Adventure Children's Literature Treasure Travel Friendship Magic Disability Fantasy Past Classic

"Harding's Luck" is the sequel to E. Nesbit's classic children's novel, "The House of Arden." Dickie Harding, a disabled boy, discovers an old magic that allows him to travel into his own past. There he meets Elfrida and Edred Arden and together they...

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My School Days

Memoir Non-Fiction Children's Literature
School Fear Autobiography Education Childhood England Summer Victorian era Personal Experience Teachers Memories Pupils

This memoir by E. Nesbit offers a glimpse into the author's formative years. It details her experiences at school, including her relationships with teachers and classmates, her fears, and a particularly memorable summer. Nesbit's honest and often hu...

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Children's Shakespeare

Fiction Fairy Tale Drama Children's Literature
Drama Children Literature Plays Theatre Stories Fairy tales Classic English Shakespeare Adaptation Retelling

E. Nesbit's *Children's Shakespeare* presents twelve of Shakespeare's most popular plays, including *Romeo and Juliet*, *A Midsummer Night's Dream*, and *The Merchant of Venice*, retold as engaging stories and fairy tales. The book aims to introduce...

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Pussy and Doggy Tales

Fantasy Children's Literature
Adventure Friendship Cats Dogs Classic Literature Pets Children's stories Animal tales

A collection of charming tales about the adventures and antics of cats and dogs. These stories are full of humor, heart, and wisdom, and they will appeal to animal lovers of all ages.

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Literary Sense

Fantasy Fiction Humour Children's Literature
Family Mystery Adventure Children's Literature Short Stories Friendship Nostalgia Magic Imagination Fantasy Humor Whimsical

This collection of short stories, written by the acclaimed author E. Nesbit, showcases her talent for crafting imaginative and engaging narratives. The stories often feature elements of fantasy and adventure, with children as the protagonists who enc...

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Wings and the Child

Fantasy Education Children's Literature
Play Creativity Education Exploration Childhood Discovery Imagination Fantasy Wonder Magic Cities

This charming book is a guide to building magic cities in the soul of a child. It is full of practical advice on how to create imaginative play spaces out of household objects, as well as insights into the importance of play for a child's development...

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