Edith Nesbit

Edith Nesbit

  • 5 stars across 128 books
E. Nesbit was a prolific English author, editor, and poet. Throughout her career, she penned or contributed to more than sixty works of fiction, poetry, picture books, and compilations of literature, although her primary success came from her children's books. She died in 1924, possibly due to lung cancer.

Arthur Rackham is often considered a primary figure in the Golden Age of book illustration. Born in Lewisham, England, in 1867, Rackham spent the majority of his life dedicated to his career in illustrating. His work has been featured in some of the most desirable editions of classic works, such as Rip Van Winkle , A Midsummer Night's Dream , Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm , Gulliver's Travels , Mother Goose , The Wind in the Willows , and many more. He died in 1939 in Limpsfield, Surrey.

2nd October 2014

Five Children and It

When five siblings - Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother, the Lamb - discover a sand-fairy in their grave... MoreFive Children and It

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22nd February 2018

The Phoenix and the Carpet: Illustrated by Ella Okstad

When Cyril, Anthea, Robert and Jane accidentally destroy a carpet in their London home with fireworks, their parents rep... MoreThe Phoenix and the Carpet: Illustrated by Ella Okstad

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4th December 2014

The Ice Dragon

An enchanting tale of courage and sacrifice for young readers and adults by the wildly popular George R.R. Martin, aut... MoreThe Ice Dragon

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12th October 2017

The Story of the Amulet

THE THIRD BOOK IN THE PSAMMEAD TRILOGY, FOLLOWING FIVE CHILDREN AND IT AND THE PHOENIX AND THE CARPET'My all-time favour... MoreThe Story of the Amulet

(1 review) Review
1st March 2012

The Oxford Children's Classic: The Railway Children

If you love a good story, then look no further. Oxford Children's Classics bring together the most unforgettable storie... MoreThe Oxford Children's Classic: The Railway Children

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Plants

Packed with experiments to try at home, this series explores the fascinating forces that govern our bodies and the natur... MorePlants

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Wet Magic

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