In "The Phoenix and the Carpet" by E. Nesbit, four siblings—Robert, Anthea, Cyril, and Jane—discover a magical carpet with the ability to fly. When they also find a talking Phoenix egg, their adventures take flight. The Phoenix hatches, granting wishes that lead to both delightful and chaotic experiences. As they traverse new worlds and encounter various challenges, the children learn valuable lessons about responsibility, friendship, and the consequences of their desires. Their journey is filled with whimsy and wonder, showcasing Nesbit's trademark blend of magic, mischief, and heartfelt storytelling. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Looking Glass Library .
There are 320 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Random House Books for Young Readers .
BRUCE COVILLE is the bestselling author of dozens of books, including the enormously popular Magic Shop Books, Thor's Wedding Day, and The Monsters of Morley Manor. Edith Nesbit was an English author and poet who published over 60 books of fiction for children under her pen name E. Nesbit.
This book contains the following story:
The Phoenix and the Carpet
'Rain, rain, go away', said Anthea; 'but it never DOES go'. I expect you know how boring it can be to stay indoors on rainy days. it was on one of those dull days that the five children accidentally set their nursery on fire (with fireworks). No one thought that that disastrous day would bring the start of new adventures. But the new nursery carpet, when it arrives, comes with something odd wrapped inside it: an enormous glowing egg. And inside is the most beautiful bird you’ve ever seen – in fact, not a bird: a noble and fabulous phoenix. New adventures just might have begun…
