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Edith Nesbit
In Edith Nesbit's enchanting literary world, readers embark on an extraordinary adventure alongside the plucky and imaginative Bastable siblings. Set against the backdrop of Edwardian England, this heartwarming and timeless…
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This stunning Oxford Children's Classic edition is the perfect introduction to The Railway Children-the ultimate story of courage and hope.Features the complete unabridged text, an introduction by Onjali Q. Rauf…
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When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead - an ancient Sand-fairy! Having…
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Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of The Railway Children
Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including…
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In this sequel to Five Children and It, the children are reunited with the Psammead, and he guides them to an amulet with the power to travel through time. The…
'Girls are just as clever as boys, and don't you forget it!'
When their father is taken away from them one evening, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis's lives change drastically.
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First published in 1906, "The Story of the Amulet" is a children's fantasy novel written by Edith Nesbit. In this book, a group of children discover an ancient amulet which…
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"Five Children and It" is a classic children's novel written by Edith Nesbit, first published in 1902. The story follows the adventures of five siblings who discover a magical creature…
The story of "The Phoenix and the Carpet", first published in 1904, revolves around five siblings who discover a magical carpet in the attic of their new home. The carpet…
Edith Nesbit was a prolific English author best known for her children's literature. One of her notable works is the "Psammead trilogy". The series revolves around a group of siblings…
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When Father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave their comfortable life in London to go and live in a small cottage in the…
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Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Step into the heartwarming and adventurous world of "The Railway Children" by E. Nesbit, a timeless classic that has captivated readers of all ages for over a century. This enchanting…
Step into a world of magic and adventure with E. Nesbit's timeless classic, "The Enchanted Castle." This captivating tale weaves together elements of fantasy, mystery, and the boundless imagination of…
A sequel to Five Children that continues the magical adventures of siblings Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother.
Illustrated Edition: Contains 14 beautiful and intricate illustrations, bringing the magical world of the story to life. Summary Included: Dive into a succinct overview before embarking on the enchanting journey…
E Nesbit was one of the great British Edwardian storytellers, whom we now remember most for her children's novels. But she wrote ghost stories prolifically for adults, her imagination focused…
Illustrated by Ella Okstad, this new edition includes extra material for young readers.
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The enchanted castle of the title is a country estate in the West Country seen through the eyes of three children, Jerry, Jimmy, and Kathy, who discover it while exploring…
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Four children find in the sandpit a strange creature. Its eyes were on long horns like snail’s eyes, and it could move them in and out like telescopes. It was…
Edith Nesbit (married name Edith Bland) (1858-1924) was an English author and poet whose children’s works were published under the androgynous name of E. Nesbit. She wrote or collaborated on…
Three children find themselves standing in front of a bejewelled princess in the garden of an enchanted castle. It is the first day of their summer holidays. Is she really…
This classic large print title is printed in 16 point Tiresias font as recommended by the Royal National Institute for the Blind.
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.
‘ Stand firm’ said Peter, and wave like mad! ‘ They were not railway children to begin with. When their Father mysteriously leaves home Roberta (everyone calls her Bobbie), Phyllis…
Sent away to the country after a particularly unruly episode, the well-meaning but wayward Bastable children solemnly vow to reform their behavior. But their grand schemes for great and virtuous…
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Twenty stories from Shakespeare retold in lively prose. The author makes the complex language of Shakespeare’s greatest plays accessible to young children by relating the stories that form the core…
When their father is taken away under mysterious circumstances, Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis and their mother must leave their house in London to live in a small cottage in the…
WORK IS IN FRENCH This book is a reproduction of a work published before 1920 and is part of a collection of books reprinted and edited by Hachette Livre, in…
In this volume, Edith Nesbit sets out to make 11 of Shakespeare’s plays more accessible to young children, without sacrificing the essential elements. Each are no longer than 10 pages…
It was the Psammead, the grumpy sand-fairy that could, if in the mood, grant a wish a day. When the five children befriend him they find that each wish granted…
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When Jerry, Jimmy and Cathy discover a tunnel that leads to a castle, they pretend that it is enchanted. But when they discover the Sleeping Princess at the centre of…
E. Nesbit is one of the most influential children’s writers ever to have lived. Modern fans include Neil Gaiman, J. K. Rowling, Jacqueline Wilson, Kate Saunders and Frank Cottrell-Boyce.
From silly to scary, shocking to absurd, dragons abound in this collection of eight children's stories from beloved author E. Nesbit.
Originally published in the serial magazine The Strand, this…
The Railway Children is a children’s book by Edith Nesbit, originally serialised in The London Magazine during 1905 and first published in book form in 1906. It has been adapted…
The second volume of E. Nesbit's tales of ghosts and horror-definitely NOT for children
For most readers the name E. Nesbit conjures up the titles of some of the well-known…
