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Here is a library where the shelves are never quite still, and the books, if treated kindly, will open of their own accord. In The Edith Nesbit Library, her beloved...
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Here is a library where the shelves are never quite still, and the books, if treated kindly, will open of their own accord. In The Edith Nesbit Library, her beloved stories are read aloud in full: tales of brave children, troublesome wishes, enchanted castles, railway adventures, dragons, phoenixes, and other impossible things that have a habit of becoming true before tea-time. Step inside, sit very quietly, and listen.
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6 JUN 2026 · In which two children, kept away from their cherished seaside holiday by unwelcome relatives, discover a magical bouncing ball that transports them to a splendid, carefree seaside realm called Whereyouwantogoto, where delights and adventures abound without the usual restrictions. Yet, as they wrestle with the challenge of behaving well and respecting the enchantment around them, the boundaries between wonder and worldly order begin to close in, teaching them about the consequences of naughtiness in a gently stern fashion.
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6 JUN 2026 · In which a young girl named Matilda, oppressed by her tight frock and officious nursemaid, inadvertently embarks upon a strange and enchanting adventure to the quaint Green Land, where kingdom and subjects alike are whimsically transformed by the mischievous laughter of a curious bird. Amidst enchantment and peculiar changes, Matilda’s cleverness and kindness bloom as she seeks to restore order and happiness beneath the watchful eyes of a troubled king and his delicate princess.
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7 JUN 2026 · In which young Tony of the peculiar town of Antioch discovers a mysterious prophecy concerning the Blue Mountain’s milk, setting him on a strange and perilous quest through enchanted forests and encounters with giant figures. His adventures lead to bewildering encounters with the local King and the unfolding of truths about his own identity and destiny amidst a curious world of magic and mistaken identities.
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7 JUN 2026 · In which a prince’s christening sparks gifts and curses from fairies, leading to a peculiar prophecy about his marriage to a kitchen-maid and a mysterious lady with four feet and no hands. Amidst royal intrigues, secret love, and magical transformations, loyalty and courage guide the prince and his beloved through enchantments and peril toward an unexpected and joyous resolution.
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8 JUN 2026 · In which a select boarding school for royal daughters encounters extraordinary visitors and mystifying disappearances, leading to an extraordinary adventure involving enchanted apples and unorthodox magic. Through a series of peculiar events, princes and a wise schoolmistress navigate a curious landscape of lost princesses, ancient laws, and enchanted orchards, all under the watchful eye of a strangely obliging bulldog.
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8 JUN 2026 · In which a princess is born bald by the malice of forgotten fairies and later blessed with golden hair that grows uncontrollably, bringing both wonder and woe to her kingdom. With the aid of a clever prince and a touch of fairy wisdom, she navigates her peculiar predicament until balance and happiness are finally restored.
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9 JUN 2026 · In which a boy named Edwin wrestles with his arithmetic sums, only to find that the answers come to life in the most extraordinary and troublesome ways, guided by a radiant Arithmetic Fairy who visits him between lessons. Through playful misadventures in numbers and the charming presence of this fairy, Edwin learns that mathematics holds a curious magic far beyond mere schoolwork.
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9 JUN 2026 · In which Rosamund and Fabian, left alone on Christmas Eve with strict instructions, discover enchanting miniature soldiers and construct wondrous towns from books and blocks in their library, leading to extraordinary adventures within these magical creations. Their curious play transports them into towns nested within towns, filled with tiny, lively soldiers and mysterious creatures, blurring the lines between reality and imagination in a gentle, whimsical world.
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10 JUN 2026 · In which a diligent King Alban, adorned only in white and devoted to the well-being of his people, finds his quiet reign challenged by the arrival of his colourful and exuberant brother Negretti, who quickly wins the crowd with dazzling spectacles and loud merriment. Amidst magical rivalry and shifting loyalties, the story reveals tender moments of love and the quiet triumph of steadfast goodness over gaudy showiness.
11 JUN 2026 · In which we learn of Shakespeare's early life, his move to London, and his beginnings as a dramatist adapting older plays, all set against the bustling backdrop of Stratford and the theatre world. The narrative gently reflects on his family, the respect he garnered amongst his peers, and the memorial that commemorates his resting place.
Here is a library where the shelves are never quite still, and the books, if treated kindly, will open of their own accord. In The Edith Nesbit Library, her beloved...
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Here is a library where the shelves are never quite still, and the books, if treated kindly, will open of their own accord. In The Edith Nesbit Library, her beloved stories are read aloud in full: tales of brave children, troublesome wishes, enchanted castles, railway adventures, dragons, phoenixes, and other impossible things that have a habit of becoming true before tea-time. Step inside, sit very quietly, and listen.
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| Author | Good Old Classics |
| Organization | Good Old Classics |
| Categories | Fiction |
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