Publisher's Synopsis
The Phoenix And The Carpet is a classic children's fantasy novel written by Edith Nesbit. The story follows the adventures of four siblings - Cyril, Anthea, Robert, and Jane - who discover an ancient carpet in their nursery that has the power to grant wishes. However, the carpet also comes with a phoenix, a magical bird that hatches from an egg in the children's fireplace. Together, the children embark on a series of exciting and often dangerous adventures, using the carpet and the phoenix to transport them to far-off lands and help them overcome challenges. Along the way, they encounter a host of fantastical creatures, including a wicked genie, a giant cat, and a talking monkey. Through their trials and tribulations, the children learn important lessons about friendship, courage, and the power of imagination. This charming and whimsical tale has been beloved by generations of children and is a must-read for anyone who loves classic children's literature.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.
