The Magic World, E. Nesbit
The Magic World, E. Nesbit
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The Magic World

Author: E. Nesbit

Narrator: Johanna Ward

Unabridged: 6 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/09/2012

Synopsis

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. Annabel opens a wardrobe and discovers an enormous railway station inside. Open the door to your own imaginationwhat magic world will you find? The magic, humor, and delightful characters that populate Edith Nesbits 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.

About E. Nesbit

Edith Nesbit was a mischievous child who grew up into an unconventional adult. With her husband, Hubert Bland, she was one of the founder members of the socialist Fabian Society; their household became a centre of the socialist and literary circles of the times. E. Nesbit turned late to children's writing. Her first children's book, The Treasure Seekers, was published in 1899 to great acclaim. Other books featuring the Bastable children followed, and a series of magical fantasy books, including Five Children and It also became very popular. The Railway Children was first published monthly in the London Magazine in 1905, and published as a book in 1906, which has been in print ever since.

Reviews

Goodreads review by JoAnn on April 29, 2009

This was just absolutely fun! My only regret is that I didn't find Edith Nesbit's books while I was still a child. I still smile and laugh when I think of the stories I've read by her. One doesn't quickly forget them, which may be the greatest magic of all!......more

Goodreads review by Chris on July 28, 2015

Not everyone is successful at writing literary fairytales, especially those stories that mix the modern world with traditional wonder tales of magic and enchantment. Joan Aiken was one who mastered this deft conjoining of old and new, as did her predecessor Edith Nesbit. Maybe it takes a special ind......more

Goodreads review by Shawn on December 12, 2016

I listened to an excellent audio streaming version of this, narrated perfectly by Johanna Ward. All E. Nesbit should be narrated by Johanna Ward; her voice encapsulates all that is droll and witty and excellent about Nesbit. Elsewhere, I've seen The Magic World described as "influential" and I have......more

Goodreads review by Claire on March 30, 2022

Wonderful. I was craving some sort of fun adventure story I hadn't read before and this was a delightful collection. Nesbit's sarcastic play upon familiar fairy tale tropes is blended with what seems to be a sincere love of storytelling and fun escapades. I was laughing at a couple scenes, particula......more

Goodreads review by Ana on November 18, 2017

"The Cat-hood of Maurice" - a boy abuses the family cat, and learns to see things from the feline point of view. (3 stars) "The Mixed Mine" - two boys find a magic spyglass, and use it to make their fortunes. (3 stars) "Accidental Magic" -Quentin falls asleep on the altar stone at Stonehenge, and wake......more

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