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When their father is sent away to prison, three London children move to the country where they keep busy preventing accidents on the nearby railway, making many new friends, and generally learning a good deal about themselves.

Psammead Trilogy Book #1 Robert, Anthea, Cyril, Jane, and the baby Lamb—while playing in a gravel pit—uncover a mischievous sand fairy, the Psammead, who grants them one wish each day. But wishes are capricious things, and although each of the children''s wishes goes hilariously wrong, it is their final wish that has the power to be their undoing. And when the children beg the Psammead for the chance to make things right, his intervention comes at great cost. Be it mystery, romance, drama, comedy, politics, or history, great literature stands the test of time. ClassicJoe proudly brings literary classics to today''s digital readers, connecting those who love to read with authors whose work continues to get people talking. Look for other fiction and non-fiction classics from ClassicJoe.

THE ENCHANTED CASTLE By E. NESBIT The story takes place in England near the beginning of the twentieth century. The Enchanted Castle is not your average fairytale. In fact, it was the first of it''s kind. The action is fast-paced and imaginative, ranging from comic to terrifying, from adventurous to mystical. The Enchanted Castle is beautiful and intricate, with a compelling narrative, appealing characters, and a masterful blend of magic and realism. Three young people, two brothers and a sister, find themselves unable to go home for the school holidays and instead must stay at the girl''s school. To avoid boredom they go exploring and come upon what appears to be an enchanted castle... ILLUSTRATIONS BY H. R. MILLAR

Edith Nesbit (married name Edith Bland) (1858-1924) was an English author and poet whose children''s works were published under the androgynous name of E. Nesbit. She wrote or collaborated on over 60 books of fiction for children, several of which have been adapted for film and television. She started a new genre of magical adventures arising from everyday settings and has been much imitated. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, a precursor to the modern Labour Party. Nesbit''s books for children are known for being entertaining without turning didactic, although some of her earlier works, notably Five Children and It (1902) and even more so The Story of the Amulet (1906), veer in that direction. Among Nesbit''s best-known books are The Story of the Treasure Seekers (1898), The Wouldbegoods (1899) and The Railway Children (1906). Other works include The Phoenix and the Carpet (1904), The Enchanted Castle (1907) and The Magic City (1910).

ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL WRITERS TO HAVE EVER LIVED The Story of the Treasure Seekers is the first book in the Bastable trilogy, which continues with The Wouldbegoods and New Treasure Seekers. ''I love E. Nesbit'' NEIL GAIMAN ''My all-time favourite classic children''s author'' JACQUELINE WILSON ''She speaks to the reader, and it''s almost as though you can hear her voice'' QUENTIN BLAKE When their widowed father''s business fails, the Bastable children decide to restore the family fortunes themselves. No longer able to afford school, the children have all the time in the world to devise ingenious money-making schemes: from digging for treasure in their Lewisham garden to becoming highwaymen on Blackheath Common. All too often their efforts lead to trouble rather than treasure, until one adventure finally pays off . . . Published with illustrations by Gordon Browne, newly scanned from the original edition. A collection that will be coveted by children and adults alike, this list is the best in children''s literature, curated by Virago. These are timeless tales with beautiful covers, that will be treasured and shared across the generations. Some titles you will already know; some will be new to you, but there are stories for everyone to love, whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden (Carrie''s War, The Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse, An Episode of Sparrows), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden, The Gift Giving), E. Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway Children), L. M. Montgomery (The Anne of Green Gables series) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover Virago Children''s Classics.

ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL WRITERS TO HAVE EVER LIVED ''I love E. Nesbit'' NEIL GAIMAN ''My all-time favourite classic children''s author'' JACQUELINE WILSON ''She speaks to the reader, and it''s almost as though you can hear her voice'' QUENTIN BLAKE ''This is the story of one of the most far-reaching and influentially naughty things we ever did in our lives. We did not mean to do such a deed. And yet we did do it.'' After being banished to the countryside for creating even more mayhem than usual, the Bastable children vow to mend their ways. Establishing ''The Society of the Wouldbegoods'', their first rule is: ''every member is to be as good as possible''. But sometimes it''s just not possible to be good - no matter how hard you try. A collection that will be coveted by children and adults alike, this list is the best in children''s literature, curated by Virago. These are timeless tales with beautiful covers, that will be treasured and shared across the generations. Some titles you will already know; some will be new to you, but there are stories for everyone to love, whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden (Carrie''s War, The Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse, An Episode of Sparrows), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden, The Gift Giving), E. Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway Children), L. M. Montgomery (The Anne of Green Gables series) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover Virago Children''s Classics.

Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare is a collection edited by Edith Nesbit. There are twenty of Shakespeare''s plays and a brief biography all told in a manner that is understandable, and enjoyable to children. This book is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare''s work and will open many literary doors for your child!

Five Children and It is a children''s novel by English author E. Nesbit. It was originally published in 1902 in the Strand Magazine under the general title The Psammead, or the Gifts, with a segment appearing each month from April to December. The stories were then expanded into a novel which was published the same year. It is the first volume of a trilogy that includes The Phoenix and the Carpet (1904) and The Story of the Amulet (1906). The book has never been out of print since its initial publication. Like Nesbit''s The Railway Children, the story begins when a group of children move from London to the countryside of Kent.

A Midsummer Night''s Dream ILLUSTRATED EDITION - is a comedy written by ''The Bard" in 1595/96 This play is one of Shakespeare''s most popular works for the stage and is widely performed across the world. This children''s version is created by Edith Nesbit in her collection, "Beautiful Stories by Shakespeare." Sure to be enjoyed as an early introduction to the original play. Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children''s Literature. Age: 8-15

Book 3 in the Psammead Trilogy (Five Children and It) The children from E. Nesbit''s novel, Five Children and It, are back and they found the magical Psammead again. Even though the Psammead can''t grant their wishes, he encourages them to buy an amulet with magical powers. When they make a simple wish to be reunited with their parents, they end up on a journey through time and space in a fun and fantastical story. This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it.

Five Children and It is a children''s novel by English author E. Nesbit. It was originally published in 1902 in the Strand Magazine under the general title The Psammead, or the Gifts, with a segment appearing each month from April to December. The stories were then expanded into a novel which was published the same year. It is the first volume of a trilogy that includes The Phoenix and the Carpet (1904) and The Story of the Amulet (1906). The book has never been out of print since its initial publication.

Five Children and It by E. Nesbit, Pictured by H. R. Millar. This edition is a republishing of "Five Children and It" by E. Nesbit first published by Dodd, Mead and Company, 1905. Five Children and It is a children''s novel by English author E. Nesbit. It was first published as a book in 1902, having been expanded from a series of stories published in the Strand Magazine in 1900 under the general title The Psammead, or the Gifts. It is the first volume of a trilogy that includes The Phoenix and the Carpet (1904) and The Story of the Amulet (1906). The book has never been out of print since its initial publication.

The Railway Children is the classic children''s story by E. Nesbit. When Father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave their comfortable life in London to go and live in a small cottage in the country. The children seek solace in the nearby railway station, and make friends with Perks the Porter and the Station Master himself. Each day, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis run down the field to the railway track and wave at the passing London train, sending their love to Father. Little do they know that the kindly old gentleman passenger who waves back holds the key to their father''s disappearance. One of the best-loved classics of all time, with a wonderful introduction by Jacqueline Wilson. Edith Nesbit was a mischievous child who grew up into an unconventional adult. With her husband, Hubert Bland, she was one of the founder members of the socialist Fabian Society; their household became a centre of the socialist and literary circles of the times. E. Nesbit turned late to children''s writing. Her first children''s book, The Treasure Seekers, was published in 1899 to great acclaim. Other books featuring the Bastable children followed, and a series of magical fantasy books, including Five Children and It also became very popular. The Railway Children was first published monthly in the London Magazine in 1905, and published as a book in 1906, which has been in print ever since. Other children''s books by E Nesbit: The Story of the Treasure Seekers; The Wouldbegoods; The New Treasure Seekers; Complete History of the Bastable Family; Five Children and It; The Phoenix and the Carpet; The Story of the Amulet; The House of Arden; Harding''s Luck; The Railway Children; The Enchanted Castle; The Magic City; The Wonderful Garden; Wet Magic; Five of Us and Madeline