Author

Edith Nesbit

Edith Nesbit
  • It wouldn’t be out of line to call this book a great world of pretend. It is actually eight short stories that are clever and magical, as well as frightening at times.

    For example, a fierce dragon crawls out of the dungeons of a castle and seems to be aiming at eating an entire nearby village. The wild beast frightens a poor blacksmith who has the sense and ability to trick the ferocious animal and save the town and its people.

    One of the classic tales tells of a princess who has a heart of gold which gives her immunity to being eaten by any attacking dragon. You’ll learn about Elfin, a clever pig keeper who wins the heart of the lovely princess.

    The storyteller, Edith Nesbit, was born in 1858 in what is now Greater London. She had the imaginative foresight to concoct tales that often found her called the creator of modern children’s fantasy. Her imagination attracted children of her time and involved them in what seemed to be a real world filled with unexpected adventures.

    Her powers of invention brought us the magical stories we’re about to hear.

  • Harding’s Luck tells the exciting story of brave Dickie Harding, a little disabled boy and his many adventures. One day, Dickie accidentally discovers an old magic that allows him to travel into his own past across five hundred years. There he meets Elfrida and Edred Arden (as told in The House of Arden), and together they seek a long-lost treasure. It’s a story of injustice, poverty, deformity, magic, romance, suspense, sacrifice, and eventual triumph over adversity.

    The companion volume to The House of Arden, Harding’s Luck was written by the popular and prolific English writer and poet Edith Nesbit (1858–1924), who wrote or collaborated on more than sixty books of children’s literature under the name E. Nesbit. Timeless treasures include The Story of the Treasure Seekers, The Railway Children, Five Children and It, and The Phoenix and the Carpet. Nesbit is considered one of the first modern authors of children’s literature and is credited with helping to move this genre beyond the realm of fantasy and folklore.

  • Enjoy a fabulous series of short stories, beloved by children for more than one hundred years

    Evelyn Nesbit creates a fantasy world with friendly dragons, mean dragons, colorful dragons, and even baby dragons! Find out if the princess gets rescued by her true love, and if the young king can save his subjects from the hungry dragon he accidentally released.

    This audio edition includes

    1. “The Island of the Nine Whirlpools”
    2. “The Dragon Tamers”
    3. “The Fiery Dragon, or The Heart of Stone and the Heart of Gold”
    4. “Kind Little Edmund, or The Caves and the Cockatrice”
  • In Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare, Edith Nesbit retells the stories of William Shakespeare's plays, making them accessible to children, while evoking the drama and excitement of the originals.

    Included in this collection are

    1. "A Midsummer Night's Dream "
    2. "The Tempest"
    3. "As You Like It"
    4. "The Winter's Tale"
    5. "King Lear"
    6. "Twelfth Night"
    7. "Night Much Ado about Nothing"
    8. "Romeo and Juliet"
    9. "Pericles"
    10. "Hamlet"
    11. "Cymbeline"
    12. "Macbeth"
    13. "The Comedy of Errors"
    14. "The Merchant of Venice"
    15. "Timon of Athens"
    16. "Othello"
    17. "The Taming of the Shrew"
    18. "Measure for Measure"
    19. "Two Gentleman of Verona"
    20. "All's Well That Ends Well"
  • Enjoy a fabulous series of short stories, beloved by children for more than one hundred years

    Evelyn Nesbit creates a fantasy world with friendly dragons, mean dragons, colorful dragons, and even baby dragons! Find out if the princess gets rescued by her true love, and if the young king can save his subjects from the hungry dragon he accidentally released. 

    This audio edition includes 

    1. “The Book of Beasts” 
    2. “Uncle James, or The Purple Stranger” 
    3. “The Deliverers of Their Country” 
    4. “The Ice Dragon, or Do as You Are Told”
  • In this follow-up to Nesbit’s classic Five Children and It, Cyril, Robert, Anthea, Jane, and the Lamb have more magical adventures in store when a mysterious egg hatches in the nursery fireplace. Out comes a flame-colored bird, the Phoenix, who, though a bit conceited, proves very helpful indeed. The bird kindly explains that the second-hand Persian carpet recently acquired for the nursery is actually a flying one. On it, they may travel to any place and time that they wish. But once again, the children find that magic does not always go as planned. They find hidden treasure in France, and with it restore the fortunes of a little boy. Meanwhile, their own house is invaded by a thousand Persian cats, a cow, and a burglar, who eventually marries the cook on an island in the South Seas. Full of wit and wonders, The Phoenix and the Carpet is a magical ride for children of all ages.

  • These twelve magical stories contain some of the best things ever written in fairy tales. There are enchanted lands inhabited by kings and queens, princes and princesses who have to outwit wicked fairies and evil magicians. Princess Belinda is condemned to be ugly during the week and beautiful only on Sundays. Kenneth turns into a fish and has to be caught before he can transform back into a boy. Amabel opens a wardrobe and discovers an enormous railway station inside. Open the door to your own imagination—what magic world will you find?

    The magic, humor, and delightful characters that populate Edith Nesbit's stories will appeal to listeners of all ages. Those already familiar with the tales will be enchanted anew, and those coming to them for the first time will be captivated by the mystical world they find.

  • Curious to see if people on the other side of the globe walk upside down, Robert, Anthea, Cyril, Jane, and their baby brother start digging a hole to Australia. They don’t get too far, however, before they dig up a furry brown creature with bat’s ears. It is a Psammead, an ancient Sand-fairy. The Sammyadd, as the children call it, grumpily tells them that he is obliged to grant their wishes, because making people’s wishes come true is what Sand-fairies do. However, there is one catch: the wishes come undone at sunset. No matter how carefully the children plan, their wishes keep backfiring, and they realize that you have to be careful what you wish for—you may get it.

  • Jimmy, Gerald, and Cathy hope to find adventure when they set off to explore the woods, but they get far more than they bargained for when they discover the Enchanted Castle. At first, they seem to be in a fairy tale come true, until a friend turns invisible, thanks to a magic ring she can’t remove. Adventure follows adventure as they seek to control the magic—but the magic has a will of its own, and it is all they can do to keep up. Faced with sleeping princesses, magic rings, and moonlit gardens filled with magic, the children must use all their courage and ingenuity to control the magic and solve the mystery surrounding the Enchanted Castle.

  • Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis were quite happy living in their ordinary red brick house in the London suburbs. But when their father is taken away, the children and their mother are forced to move to a dark, shabby cottage in the country, changing their lives more than they could ever imagine.

    At first, the country seems lonely and dull. Then, one afternoon, a walk leads them to a railway tunnel where they meet Perks, the porter, make friends with the kind station master, and wave to the Green Dragon train as it goes by. Soon every day is filled with the excitement and fascination of the railway. Little do they know that the friendly old gentleman who waves back to them holds the key to the mystery of their father's disappearance.

    Since its first publication in 1906, The Railway Children has been one of the most popular and beloved children's books, and it is sure to charm many generations to come.