The Phoenix and the Carpet by E. Nesbit

The Phoenix and the Carpet

Five Children #2

E. Nesbit with Helen Taylor (Narrator)

6 hours, 3 minutes first pub 1904 (editions) user-added

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For readers who delight in whimsical adventures, nostalgic tales of Edwardian England, and the magic of childhood, The Phoenix and the Carpet by E. Nesbit is a charming and enchanting read that will transport them to a world of wonder and possibility.

Description

 Five children discover a mysterious egg in their new nursery carpet - an egg which hatches into a magical talking Phoenix! The carpet is a magic one and takes them on all sorts of adventures which never quite turn out as planned... 

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Community Reviews

3.81
based on 817 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 89%

lighthearted: 89%

funny: 42%

relaxing: 10%

challenging: 5%

mysterious: 5%


Pace

25% of readers chose fast
65% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

41% of readers chose Plot
33% of readers chose A mix
25% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

21% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
64% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

64% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
69% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

42% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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