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The Enchanted Castle follows the adventures of Jerry, Jimmy and Kathleen, three children who stumble upon a mysterious hidden castle with a mysterious sleeping princess. It is only once the princess is awoken that the enchantments truly unfold and the adventure truly begins. - Summary by Damerel

The 6 Bastable children are great at thinking up ways to restore a fallen family fortune, they soon find they had more fun and problems with the fun than finance. But the course of their lives takes an unexpected turn and they find themselves in much happier circumstances - Summary by Allie

In 'Lark' E. Nesbit weaves a captivating tale that resonates with young hearts and minds. Follow Jane and Lucilla, two spirited girls facing unexpected twists in their lives. When Jane's guardian raises their hopes for a bright future, a sudden financial setback forces them to confront reality. With courage and creativity, they embark on a quest to earn their own livings. This delightful story captures their adventures, challenges, and the bonds that strengthen their friendship. As they navigate the ups and downs of life, they meet two intriguing men who change their destinies. Perfect for ...

Harding's luck is sequel to E. Nesbit's "The House of Arden". It tells the story of Dickie Harding, a disabled boy, who one day accidentally discovers an old magic, that allows him to travel into his own past. There he meets Elfrida and Edred Arden (as told in "The House of Arden") and together they seek for a long lost treasure. (Summary by Elli)

Charming Tales about cats and dogs. (Summary by Elli)

This story follows the six Bastable Children; Dora, Oswald, Dicky, Alice, Noel and Horace Octavius, on their adventures to help their widowed father recover the family fortune. With one of the six narrating the story, he/she will keep you guessing who until the very end. Find out how they find the treasure and save the day in this excitingly fun tale! (Summary by Sarah Hill)

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 grant one wish of theirs per day. The children’s wishes send them on adventure after adventure, but rarely turn out as expected. (Summary by Kara)

The book follows the journey of five children who discover a mysterious creature (called by them as It) who grants them their wishes. Join in as they ask for the craziest of wishes, which are granted true for a day! - Summary by bhavya

When their father mysteriously goes away, three children and their story-writing mother leave their comfortable life in London and move to a little house, Three Chimneys, in the country. Free to roam the countryside, Peter, Bobbie, and Phil make friends and enjoy adventures in and around the nearby railway station, and wave to the passing train each day, asking it to send their love to Father. There are no magical adventures in this Nesbit story, but as usual her child characters are so realistic that you feel they are your friends!

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 chapters were read by Hazel and Alan Chant.

This children's book retells twelve of Shakespeare's most popular plays as stories for children. Each of the plays are rewritten as short stories or fairy tales suitable to keep the attention of child readers or listeners. The introduction of the book cites a child's ability and desire to become familiar with the works of Shakespeare as a stepping-stone toward a greater appreciation of the actual plays later in life. (Summary by timferreira)

"The Lark" has all the charm and freshness which have made Miss Nesbit's former novels so justly popular, and yet the story is entirely new and original. Two girls, Jane and Lucilla, are led by Jane's guardian to entertain high hopes. The fortune, however, which Jane was to have inherited, has been lost by unlucky speculations, and the two girls have to set about earning their own livings. They experience many adventures and ups and downs of fortune before they meet with the two men who ensure their happiness and prosperity. A delightful story, well worth reading. (Summary from 1922 ...

Being the Further Adventures of The Treasure Seekers “We are the Bastables—Oswald, Dora, Dicky, Alice, Noel, and H. O. If you want to know why we call our youngest brother H. O. you can jolly well read The Treasure Seekers, and find out. We were the Treasure Seekers, and we sought it high and low, and quite regularly, because we particularly wanted to find it. And at last we did not find it, but we were found by a good, kind Indian uncle, who helped Father with his business, so that Father was able to take us all to live in a jolly big red house on Blackheath, instead of in the Lewisham ...

Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are suddenly yanked out of their comfortable lives and removed to live in the country with only their mother and to "play at being poor". Will they ever again be allowed to have bread with butter AND jam? Why does mother spend all day frantically writing in her room? And what has happened to their father? The Railway Children is one of Edith Nesbit's best-loved books. It has been made into five films and a musical. The story of three children making friends with everyone around them and doing their best to do good and to be good (but not always succeeding) contains ...

Cyril, Robert, Anthea and Jane need a new carpet for the nursery, but it turns out to be a magic carpet containing a phoenix egg! They discover how to hatch the egg, but a magical creature with a big ego and a wishing carpet that can read but not talk leads straight to another hilarious series of adventures! Throw in a thief, a cook, a lot of cats and a cow, and stir well with a Phoenix feather for a recipe for excitement...The second book of the "Psammead" trilogy, following on directly after "Five Children and It" sees the children once again being caught up in magic events which, despite ...

The Bastables are second to none when it comes to thinking up ways to restore a fallen family fortune, but when their well-meant attempts provide more fun than finance, they know they are beaten. However, things take a turn for the better and the 6 children find them selves in much happier circumstances. - Summary by llamaart Cast List: Narrator: Wayne Cook Hildegarde: MaybeCordelia Oswald: Damien Le Dora: ShrimpPhish Alice: Marie Christian Dicky: K Hand H.O.: Adrian Stephens Noel: David Purdy Albert-Next-Door’s Uncle: jonbuder Father: Larry Wilson Albert-Next-Door: redrun Next-Door Sister ...

"When this book first came to my mind it came as a history and theory of the building of Magic Cities on tables, with bricks and toys and little things such as a child may find and use. But as I kept the thought by me it grew and changed, as thoughts will do, until at last it took shape as an attempt to contribute something, however small and unworthy, to the science of building a magic city in the soul of a child, a city built of all things pure and fine and beautiful." -- E. Nesbit"This lovely book describes the practicalities of building cities (or forts, secret bases and fairytale palaces)...

The Five Children (from Five Children and It) are once again on holidays, but this time with no sand fairy to grant wishes - or is there? In a pet shop they meet with their friend the Psammead again, and a whirlwind adventure follows through time and space! The magical Amulet has been broken in half, and they must find and reunite the lost half with their own. But they are not the only ones seeking the power of the Amulet...The third book of the "Psammead" Trilogy follows directly on from the event of "Five Children and It" and "The Phoenix and the Carpet". - Summary by Beth Thomas Narrator: ...

Step into the enchanting world of The House of Arden, where adventure and imagination intertwine. Follow the journey of two siblings as they discover a hidden treasure that leads them to a realm of magic, mystery, and life lessons. This captivating tale will ignite your sense of wonder and remind you of the power of family and friendship.

The Story of the Treasure Seekers is a delightful classic following the mischievous Bastable children as they embark on various schemes to restore their family's lost fortune. With humor, heart, and plenty of adventure, this charming tale is full of surprises, clever twists, and youthful determination. Who will find the treasure first? A timeless story of imagination and sibling bonds.