Publisher's Synopsis
The Phoenix and the Carpet is a classic children's fantasy novel by Edith Nesbit. The story follows the adventures of four siblings - Cyril, Anthea, Robert, and Jane - who discover a magical carpet in their nursery that can fly them anywhere they wish. Along with the carpet, they also discover a phoenix egg that hatches into a magnificent bird. The phoenix joins the children on their adventures, which take them to far-off lands and through time. However, the children soon realize that their magical possessions come with a price, and they must use their wits and bravery to overcome the challenges that come their way. With its charming characters and imaginative storyline, The Phoenix and the Carpet is a timeless tale that continues to captivate readers of all ages.When you hear that the four children found themselves at Waterloo Station quite un-taken-care-of, and with no one to meet them, it may make you think that their parents were neither kind nor careful. But if you think this you will be wrong. The fact is, mother arranged with Aunt Emma that she was to meet the children at Waterloo.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
