Items related to The Phoenix and the Carpet (Puffin Classics)
Synopsis
After they discover a mysterious phoenix egg wrapped in a magic wish carpet, Robert, Anthea, Cyril, and Jane embark on a series of adventures in which anything is possible
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Edith Nesbit (1858 – 1924), was a mischievous, tomboyish child who grew up to be an unconventional adult. She and her husband were founder members of the socialist Fabian Society and their home became a centre for socialist and literary discussion. Their friends included some of the time’s greatest writers and thinkers, including George Bernard Shaw and H. G. Wells.
Everything about Edith showed her as a woman trying to break out of the mould demanded by English society at the time – she expressed her individuality through her clothes, hairstyle, lifestyle and her habit of speaking forcefully on almost any subject. She lived her socialism and late in life her charitable deeds brought her close to bankrupcy.
E. Nesbit – she always used the plain initial for her writing and was sometimes thought to be a man – started to write for children after years of successful writing for adult magazines. She was asked to write about her childhood but instead of facts chose to describe her happy girlhood in fiction. The result was books still read today, firm bestsellers for decades. She was brilliant at combining real-life situations with elements of fantasy and humour. Films –such as The Railway Children - have kept her stories in the public eye and her magical fantasies, including Five Children and It, continue to delight each new generation of children.
From AudioFile
Four British children acquire a magic carpet and embark on a series of adventures, most of which don't turn out as planned. Although the style and setting are dated, the writing is witty and displays a genuine, timeless sympathy with childish sensibilities. Ward's reading is something short of fully voiced but is very listenable. Her voice is pleasant; her tone and pacing are good. Don't use this selection to recruit new audiobook fans from the ranks of Saturday morning cartoon devotees. But the child who is ready for rich language, a slow pace, and gentle humor will find it a pleasant diversion. J.N. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherPuffin
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 014036739X
- ISBN 13 9780140367393
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages304
- IllustratorMillar H. R.
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Phoenix and the Carpet (Puffin Classics)
Stock Image
The Phoenix and the Carpet (Puffin Classics)
Seller: Your Online Bookstore, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Fair. Millar, H. R. (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 014036739X-4-32787357
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Phoenix and the Carpet Puf
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Millar, H. R. (illustrator). Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00077428975
Quantity: 11 available
Stock Image
The Phoenix and the Carpet Puf
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Millar, H. R. (illustrator). Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00076054373
Quantity: 4 available
Stock Image
The Phoenix and the Carpet Puf
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Acceptable. Millar, H. R. (illustrator). Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00075651619
Quantity: 4 available
Stock Image
The Phoenix and the Carpet (Puffin Classics)
Seller: More Than Words, Waltham, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Millar, H. R. (illustrator). A sound copy with only light wear. Overall a solid copy at a great price! Seller Inventory # BOS-G-03c-01715
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Phoenix and the Carpet (Puffin Classics)
Seller: The Maryland Book Bank, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Millar, H. R. (illustrator). Reissue. The corners are slightly bent. Used - Good. Seller Inventory # 3-G-2-3335
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Phoenix and the Carpet
Published by
Penguin Publishing Group, 1996
ISBN 10: 014036739X
ISBN 13: 9780140367393
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Millar, H. R. (illustrator). Reissue. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP12085045
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Phoenix and the Carpet
Published by
Penguin Publishing Group, 1996
ISBN 10: 014036739X
ISBN 13: 9780140367393
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Millar, H. R. (illustrator). Reissue. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP12085045
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Phoenix and the Carpet
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Millar, H. R. (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.52. Seller Inventory # G014036739XI5N01
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Phoenix and the Carpet (Puffin Classics)
Seller: Ezekial Books, LLC, Manchester, NH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: VeryGood. Millar, H. R. (illustrator). 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 51UN4X0018FA
Quantity: 1 available