Harding's Luck, published in 1909, is the sequel to The House of Arden by E. Nesbit. Rather darker and more serious in tone than the previous book, this novel is set in England's Edwardian era, when there was no government-supported welfare and the poor still sometimes starved to death. It centers on young Dickie Harding, a poor, lame orphan boy who is enticed to run away with a disreputable tramp, Mr. Beale. Beale intends to use him to help carry out burglaries (a plot d...

Harding's Luck, published in 1909, is the sequel to The House of Arden by E. Nesbit. Rather darker and more serious in tone than the previous book, this novel is set in England's Edwardian era, when there was no government-supported welfare and the poor still sometimes starved to death. It centers on young Dickie Harding, a poor, lame orphan boy who is enticed to run away with a disreputable tramp, Mr. Beale. Beale intends to use him to help carry out burglaries (a plot d...

The Enchanted Castle is a novel for young readers by Edith Nesbit. A large part of the delight of Nesbit's books is that her children behave in quite ordinary ways, getting into scrapes, getting dirty and their clothes torn, making decisions which seem right to them at the time but which are generally wrong-headed.The Enchanted Castle was originally serialized in The Strand Magazine alongside stories by Rudyard Kipling and Arthur Conan Doyle. The first book edition was published in...

John Charrington's Wedding by E. Nesbit is offered here in a clean English digital edition prepared for fluent ebook reading. The work stands within classics and gives modern readers direct access to a public-domain classic with navigable structure and a restrained typographic presentation. The opening pages establish the book's atmosphere with this first movement: No one ever thought that May Forster would marry John Charrington; but he thought differently, and things which John Charringt...

In this conclusion to the Psammead Trilogy, Cyril, Anthea, Robert, and Jane are reunited with the cantankerous Sand-fairy. While the old creature can't grant them wishes anymore, it points them towards an old Egyptian amulet that can grant their hearts' desire-in this case the return of their parents and baby brother. While their amulet is only half of a whole, it still acts as a time portal which they use to visit locales like Ancient Egypt, Babylon, Atlantis, and even a utopian future in...

Initially published in The Strand Magazine, which explains its episodic nature, Five Children and It was later collected into a book. Like many of E. Nesbit's works, it has proven popular with children and adults to this day. It has been adapted into a TV series, a musical, a film, and even an anime series.In this story, five siblings encounter an ancient magical creature in a gravel pit. The Psammead, as it calls itself, grants each of them a wish per day, with the restriction that it end...

We rely on your support to help us keep producing beautiful, free, and unrestricted editions of literature for the digital age. Will you support our efforts with a donation ? In this conclusion to the Psammead Trilogy , Cyril, Anthea, Robert, and Jane are reunited with the cantankerous Sand-fairy. While the old creature can't grant them wishes anymore, it points them towards an old Egyptian amulet that can grant their hearts' desire—in this case the return of their parents and baby brother...

The Story of the Treasure Seekers by E. Nesbit is a delightful classic children's novel that blends humor, adventure, and family spirit into an imaginative tale of determination and youthful optimism. First published in 1899, the book introduces readers to the Bastable children, a lively group of siblings who decide to restore their family's fallen fortunes after their widowed father loses his wealth. Convinced that hidden treasure is the quickest path to success, the Bastable children emb...

The Wouldbegoods by E. Nesbit is a charming and humorous classic children's novel that continues the adventures of the Bastable children, blending mischief, imagination, and moral lessons into an engaging family story. First published in 1901, the book showcases Nesbit's gift for portraying childhood with wit, realism, and warmth. After a series of previous misadventures, the Bastable children decide to reform themselves and become "good" in every possible way. Eager to prove their intenti...

Edith Nesbit was a popular children's author of the late Victorian and early Edwardian eras in Britain. Though she was writing more than a century ago, her books nevertheless remain popular and are generally still in print.The House of Arden was published in 1908. Like her other tales, such as Five Children and It, the story takes quite ordinary children and plunges them into fantastical adventures.In this book, two children named Edred and Elfrida discover that due to the ...

The Railway Children is a heartwarming and timeless tale that celebrates family, resilience, and the quiet power of kindness. Written by E. Nesbit, this beloved classic of children's literature captures the spirit of adventure and emotional strength through the eyes of three siblings whose lives are unexpectedly transformed. The story follows Roberta (Bobbie), Peter, and Phyllis, who enjoy a comfortable and happy life in London until a sudden and mysterious change forces their family to mo...

Harding's Luck by E. Nesbit is a captivating children's fantasy novel that blends time travel, historical adventure, and emotional storytelling into a richly imaginative narrative. First published in 1909, the book showcases Nesbit's signature ability to weave magical elements into real historical settings, creating an engaging journey across centuries. The story follows Dickie Harding, a young boy who discovers a mysterious connection between his present life and a past identity. When cir...