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by Edith Nesbit (Author) "It began with the day when it was almost the Fifth of November, and a doubt arose in some breast - Robert's, I fancy -..." (more)
Key Phrases: sunny southern shore, wishing carpet, nursery floor, Miss Peasmarsh, Camden Town, Aunt Emma (more...)
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If you, too, were brought up on E. Nesbit - if you felt as though the Bastable children were personal friends, it would be hard for you to be objective about The Phoenix and the Carpet. But, frankly, it was with a sense of shock that I looked at the old-fashioned, and never attractive, illustrations by J.S. Goodall. The paper and general type layout seem to date with the pictures. And yet the magic of the story is still potent - fantasy done in realistic vein, and enchantment for the imaginative child. I'd hate to have missed it. But there's a hurdle to take in marketing it today. (Kirkus Reviews) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The four children acquired the magic carpet when they found a special fire egg -- it hatched in their nursery fireplace. The phoenix came from the egg, and when he saw their mother's new Persian rug, he showed them that it was a magical thing -- a flying carpet that would take them any time and that place they could wish for. Witty, genuine, full of timeless sympathy and childish sensibility, _The Phoenix and the Carpet_ offers a special ride through wonders for children of all ages. (Jacketless library hardcover.)

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Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Hardcover: 228 pages
  • Publisher: Borgo Press (August 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1592249132
  • ISBN-13: 978-1592249138
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #369,323 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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It began with the day when it was almost the Fifth of November, and a doubt arose in some breast - Robert's, I fancy - as to the quality of the fireworks laid in for the Guy Fawkes celebration. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sunny southern shore, wishing carpet, nursery floor, golden feathers, golden bird
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Miss Peasmarsh, Camden Town, Aunt Emma, Kentish Town Road, Reverend Septimus, High Priest, Uncle Reginald, Aunt Amelia, Miss Selina
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book, June 27, 2005
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I'm surprised there are only four reviews listed.. E. Nesbit's books are wonderfully intriguing. The sentence structure is complex, making for more interesting reading. The moral lessons are there, but subtle, not blatant like current popular children's liturature.
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15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An extraordinary amusing and amazing book. A charming myth., February 1, 1998
The phoenix in an ancient animal, or to be more exact - bird. It falls into the hands of five cute children, who takes a real good care of it. It also brings along a magic carpet, just like everyone would like to have at home. The phoenix, is very bright, and its presence sure makes things much more interesting and fun. Its one of the books I liked the best.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, Classic Literature, August 23, 2005
Exceptional writing! Many of the children/youth books now-a-days, lack the ability to capture and draw the imagination the way that Nesbit can. She was truly a remarkable author. I can't wait to dive in to more of her works. If only I had been introduced to her writing sooner. Clean, inviting and witty.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This is another adventure of the children in Five Children and It. The children discover a magic carpet and a phoenix egg and have many more adventures. An excellent book.
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