A collection of short stories featuring children who encounter dragons in various magical and adventurous scenarios.
Author
Edith Nesbit
23 books in the catalog
Edith Nesbit has 23 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly adventure, fantasy and children's literature. The titles we've reviewed span 1895 to 2018.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–16, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Parents most often flag occult imagery — see each review below for specifics.
Four children find a magical amulet that allows them to travel through time and space to help others.
A collection of short stories and poems, likely focusing on themes of childhood, nature, and imagination. The stories are often whimsical and observational.
Lionel and his friends discover a magical book that transports them to fantastical lands. They embark on adventures, facing challenges and learning valuable lessons.
This classic fantasy novel features children who discover a magical castle and a sand-fairy.
This book retells classic Shakespearean plays in a simplified manner for young readers.
A group of children discover a magical book that brings mythical creatures to life, leading them on an adventure.
A young girl named Elfrida discovers a magical ice dragon and learns about its power and the consequences of its existence.
Children in a village must protect their country from an invading dragon, relying on their bravery and wit.
A young girl named Melisande discovers a magical world and has adventures with mythical creatures.
This book is a comprehensive guide to dragons, their lore, and mythical depictions.
A young boy named Cyril discovers a magical bird that grants wishes, leading to both wonder and chaos.
#13
Five Children and It, The Phoenix and the Carpet, and The Story of the Amulet
Edith Nesbit · 1930
Concern45MixedVirtue15Thin
Four siblings discover magical artifacts that transport them on fantastical adventures through time and space.
The Bastable children have magical adventures when they discover a ring that grants wishes. They learn about the consequences of their desires.
Two children discover a magical land where they encounter mythical creatures and learn about history and courage.
Three siblings discover a magical castle and its enchanted objects, leading to adventures and humorous mishaps.
When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, and Jane discover a Psammead, a sand-fairy, it grants them wishes that lead to magical adventures and mishaps.
Three children discover a magical carpet and a phoenix who grant them wishes, leading to extraordinary adventures.
A group of children spends their summer holidays in the countryside, encountering magical adventures and learning valuable life lessons.
Siblings discover a magical house that can transport them to different times and places, leading to fantastical adventures.
Three children are forced to move to the countryside and befriend the local railway, facing financial hardship.
Three siblings, the Bastables, embark on imaginative treasure hunts in the English countryside.
King Bidgood refuses to get out of his bathtub, causing chaos until his subjects find a solution.
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