E. Nesbit
E. Nesbit, born in 1858 in Kent, England, was a pioneering author known for her enchanting children's literature. She had a knack for blending fantasy with everyday life, creating stories that resonated with young readers and adults alike. Nesbit's own experiences, from her upbringing in a large family to her involvement in the socialist movement, heavily influenced her writing. Her most beloved works, such as "The Railway Children" and "Five Children and It," showcase her unique ability to weave magic into the mundane, inviting readers into a world where imagination reigns supreme.
Wet Magic
A book about children who find magic in every day life .. and discover that mermen and mermaids actually have a whole underwater kingdom wit…
Wings and the Child
"When this book first came to my mind it came as a history and theory of the building of Magic Cities on tables, with bricks and toys a…
Man and Maid
A collection of the author's short stories for adults, with some supernatural ones. - Summary by Peter Yearsley
The Phoenix and the Carpet
The Phoenix and the Carpet is a fantasy novel for children, written in 1904 by E. Nesbit. It is the second in a trilogy of novels that began…
New Treasure Seekers
Oswald, Dora, Dicky, Alice, H.O, and Noel fill their free time with entertainments that don't always turn out as they plan. But whether tell…
The House of Arden
This novel describes how Edred and Elfrida Arden and their Aunt Edith embark on a treasure hunt through time - for the famous Arden family t…
The Enchanted Castle (Version 2)
The Enchanted Castle follows the adventures of Jerry, Jimmy and Kathleen, three children who stumble upon a mysterious hidden castle with a …
My School Days
A short memoir about the author's school days, serialised in The Girl's Own Paper from October 1896 to September 1897. It includes stories a…
Harding's Luck
Harding's luck is sequel to E. Nesbit's "The House of Arden". It tells the story of Dickie Harding, a disabled boy, who one day ac…
Salome and the Head
Edmund Templar is visiting some relatives before being shipped off to the war in South Africa. Wandering in the New Forest, he encounters a …
The Enchanted Castle
Three children, forced to remain at school during the holidays, go in search of adventure. What they find is a magic castle straight out of …
The Lark
"The Lark" has all the charm and freshness which have made Miss Nesbit's former novels so justly popular, and yet the story ts ent…
Pussy and Doggy Tales
Pussy and Doggy Tales by E. Nesbit invites listeners into a whimsical world where the adventures of cats and dogs come to life. This collect…
Children's Short Works, Vol. 016
Discover a delightful assortment of stories in Children's Short Works, featuring the timeless tales of renowned authors Charles Dickens and …
The Lark (Version 2)
"The Lark" has all the charm and freshness which have made Miss Nesbit's former novels so justly popular, and yet the story is ent…
The Phoenix and the Carpet (version 3 Dramatic Reading)
Cyril, Robert, Anthea and Jane need a new carpet for the nursery, but it turns out to be a magic carpet containing a phoenix egg! They disco…
These Little Ones
A collection of short stories for adults, mainly about children in hard times. The title references Matthew 18:6, which verse Nesbit include…
The Story of The Treasure Seekers (version 2)
The 6 Bastable children are great at thinking up ways to restore a fallen family fortune, they soon find they had more fun and problems with…
Dormant
Dormant is a gothic novel. It begins breezily enough with seven friends starting out in life. Rose, the artist, falls in love with Anthony, …
The Story of the Amulet (version 3 dramatic reading)
The Five Children (from Five Children and It) are once again on holidays, but this time with no sand fairy to grant wishes - or is there? In…