Wet Magic - 60% OFF

Five! Chapter Books by E. Nesbit; The Story of the Treasure Seekers (B707), The Railway Children (B705), The Book of Dragons (B702), The Magic City (B703) and Wet Magic (B709) -E. Nesbit (1858-1924) was one of the pioneers of the fantasy genre for children. Her topics and imagination are timeless which is why 100 years later her books are still popular. These stories are both exciting and fanciful and always with children finding creative ways to solve seemingly impossible situations. Wet Magic was E. Nesbit's final fantasy novel, published in 1913. It's set at the sea shore - and what a better place to encounter a mermaid! This mermaid is actually somehow conjured by the children in a little fish bowl. The story takes four children to the Merworld where they return the mermaid who has been captured by circus (in their world). The adventure continues as they find they have accidentally broken the peaceful enchantment of the underwater kingdom and must avert a deadly war to save the Mer-people. These books are wonderful chapter books to read before bed. About 180 pages each, b/w illustrations, soft cover.