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A collection of short stories for children.

We are delighted to bring you a dog's view of the world, humourously brought to life in six stories by E. Nesbit.

Eight enchanting short stories by E. Nesbit, featuring children and their misadventures with dragons. Although written over a 100 years ago, these magical tales are timeless classics and will appeal to all ages.

A collection of classic children's stories to delight and entertain including tales of dragons, elves, gingerbread, naughty dolls and one camel with a hump.

A collection of lesser known short stories from The Railway Children's E. Nesbit.

A selection of lesser known beautifully crafted short stories about our feline friends from E. Nesbit and one from Johnny Gruelle.

Philip and Lucy are suddenly transported into a magic city built out of toys. Winged horses, talking animals, magical islands, and ancient buildings are all threatened with disaster if the children cannot save them through valiant deeds - always contesting with the evil Pretenderette!

Four children rescue a mermaid and plunge into a great sea adventure. As with many of Ms. Nesbit's works, behind the "children's" story is some rather incisive commentary on "grown-up" issues.

Melisande tells the story of a beautiful princess, "Goops" is a poem that descibes exactly how children should not behave, and Prince Prigio relates the tale of a misunderstood member of a royal family.

The adventures of Gerald, Cathy, and Jimmy - who find an enchanted castle, a bewitching garden, a sleeping princess, and a magic ring - are often funny and occasionally frightening!

The world of Anthea, Cyril, Robert, Jane, and "the Lamb" is transformed when they come upon a Psammead (or Sand Fairy) who grants them one wish a day - with unexpected results!

This superlative collection of children's stories brings together a feast of fantastic fiction, read in full by a host of top narrators and with a comprehensive track listing for ease of listening. Comprising everything from fairytales for little ones to thrilling adventures for pre-teens, these unabridged readings are ideal for families to keep, treasure and dip into as their children grow.

On a summer holiday in the countryside of England, five children suddenly find themselves without the supervision of their parents. Left alone with the housekeeper, the children anticipate a dull vacation. However, they soon find more adventure than they can handle. The first day after their parents leave, the children head for a gravel pit to pretend that they are at the beach. While digging in the sand they find a Psammead, or a sand fairy.

Harding’s Luck tells the exciting story of brave Dickie Harding, a little disabled boy and his many adventures. One day, Dickie accidentally discovers an old magic that allows him to travel into his own past across 500 years. There he meets Elfrida and Edred Arden (as told in The House of Arden), and together they seek a long-lost treasure. It’s a story of injustice, poverty, deformity, magic, romance, suspense, sacrifice, and eventual triumph over adversity.

In this sequel to "Five Children and It", the children find a magic carpet and a Phoenix, an honerable bird, who takes them on journeys through time and space—which never turn out quite as planned. Also included are two short stories, "The Ring and the Lamp" and "The Tuppenny Spell".

When three children find themselves spending their holidays at school, they embark on an unexpected journey filled with adventure. Their quest leads them to a magical castle that seems plucked from the pages of a fairy tale, where an enchanted princess resides at the heart of a mysterious maze. However, the reality is quite different the castle is merely a charming country estate, and the princess is simply the housekeepers niece indulging in her imagination. But when she reveals a truly magical ring, the children are swept into a whirlwind of enchantment, where statues spring to life, lost ...

Dive into the enchanting world of Shakespeare with Childrens Shakespeare, a delightful collection that retells twelve of his most beloved plays as captivating stories for young readers. Each play is transformed into a short story or fairy tale, designed to engage and inspire childrens imaginations. The books introduction highlights how introducing children to Shakespeares works can spark their curiosity and pave the way for a deeper appreciation of the original plays as they grow. (Summary by timferreira)

Dive into a world of wonder with these enchanting dragon tales by childrens author Edith Nesbit. From a dragon soaring out of a magical book to one whose soothing purr calms a crying baby, and another that devours an entire pack of playful hunting hippopotamuses, these eight delightful stories are brimming with imaginative charm and whimsical wit. Join narrator Laurie Anne Walden as she brings these captivating adventures to life!

Step beyond the lamplight and into the gilded darkness of a vanished world. Ghost Stories from the Gilded Age is a classic ghost story anthology featuring eerie tales by female authors who defied convention—Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Edith Wharton, Kate Chopin, and more. Narrated by an all-star ensemble of Audie, SOVAS, and One Voice award winners and nominees, this haunting audiobook collection blends Gothic elegance with supernatural unease.

Dive into a captivating collection of gentle stories that whisk you away to a hidden realm where the thrill of fear lingers just beyond the next twist, and where tender connections can bridge the divide between life and death. (Summary by Peter Yearsley)