The Phoenix and the Carpet

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nesbit, E. (Edith), 1858-1924.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Phoenix and the Carpet" by E. Nesbit is a children's fantasy novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on the adventures of four siblings-Cyril, Anthea, Robert, and Jane-as they encounter magical elements in their lives, such as a mysterious egg and a magical carpet that grants them wishes. As the children explore their new abilities, they navigate mishaps and marvels that spark their imaginations while dealing with the whimsical challenges of childhood. The opening of the book introduces the children as they prepare for the Guy Fawkes celebrations and contemplate their recent acquisition of a new carpet. During their attempts to test fireworks inside the house, a series of misadventures leads to the discovery of a shiny egg within the freshly acquired carpet. When the egg hatches into a beautiful Phoenix, it reveals that their carpet is magical and offers to take them anywhere they wish. The children quickly realize that their dull, everyday life can be transformed into an extraordinary adventure filled with excitement, exploration, and whimsical possibilities, setting the stage for the magical journeys to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jo Churcher, and David Widger

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Phoenix_and_the_Carpet

Reading ease score: 89.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 1997-03-01