In "The Phoenix and the Carpet" by E. Nesbit, four siblings—Robert, Anthea, Cyril, and Jane—find a magical carpet that grants them the ability to fly and embark on thrilling adventures. Their journey begins when they discover a mysterious phoenix egg, which hatches into a lively, talkative bird. The siblings, accompanied by the phoenix, experience fantastical escapades across various places and times, encountering challenges and learning valuable lessons about friendship and responsibility. The story is a delightful blend of fantasy and whimsy, emphasizing the importance of family and the wonders of imagination. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Phoenix And the Carpet .
There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 1997 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .
Helen Cresswell is best known for the Lizzie Dripping stories which appeared on television, and The Piemakers, her first outstanding success. 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…
