https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-edith-nesbit-library--7081805enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8fd972b36f21f2c0bb4fe3e6e9a45cc4.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-edith-nesbit-library--7081805Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:31:44 +0000Edith NesbitGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comHere 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...falsee7e46d37-2da7-5e1f-9e7d-36e9cb7755cfserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nine-unlikely-tales-2-whereyouwantogoto--72376235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72376235Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:34:37 +0000Edith NesbitIn 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...1781false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nine-unlikely-tales-1-the-cockatoucan--72376240https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72376240Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:34:37 +0000Edith NesbitIn 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...2227false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nine-unlikely-tales-3-the-blue-mountain--72376236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72376236Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn 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...1978false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nine-unlikely-tales-4-the-prince-two-mice-and-some-kitchen-maids--72376234https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72376234Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Edith NesbitIn 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...1736false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nine-unlikely-tales-6-fortunatus-rex-and-co--72376238https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72376238Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn 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...1950false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nine-unlikely-tales-5-melisande-or-long-and-short-division--72376242https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72376242Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn 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...1769false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nine-unlikely-tales-7-the-sums-that-came-right--72376237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72376237Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn 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...1328false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nine-unlikely-tales-8-the-town-in-the-library-in-the-town-in-the-library--72376241https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72376241Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn 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...1641false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nine-unlikely-tales-9-the-plush-usurper--72376239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72376239Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn 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...1797false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-a-brief-life-of-shakespeare--72386405https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386405Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn 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...482false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-preface--72386411https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386411Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the reader is introduced to the enduring wisdom and beauty of Shakespeare's works, celebrated for their moral clarity and poetic grace that continue to enrich imaginations near and far. The story then turns to the early life of William...261false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-play-2-the-tempest--72386406https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386406Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a learned duke, trusted and betrayed by his own brother, is cast away with his young daughter upon a mysterious island inhabited by enchanted spirits and strange creatures. Through the gentle weaving of magic, love, and forgiveness, old...680false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-play-1-a-midsummer-s-night-dream--72386414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386414Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which two Athenian lovers, Hermia and Lysander, flee into a wooded glade filled with merry and mischievous fairies, whose own quarrelsomeness and enchantments cause wild confusion amongst the mortals. Through moonlit glades and fairy tricks, a...718false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-play-4-the-winter-s-tale--72386419https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386419Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a jealous king's mistrust plunges his household into sorrow and separation, while a lost princess grows up unaware of her noble birth beneath the wide Bohemian skies. Gentle fate weaves their lives towards a hopeful reunion, touched by...724false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-play-3-as-you-like-it--72386412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386412Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a young lady named Rosalind, forced to leave her father’s court, disguises herself and journeys into the Forest of Arden with her cousin Celia, where they live as shepherds and encounter the loves and trials of those around them. Amid the...552false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-play-6-twelfth-night--72386415https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386415Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the Duke of Illyria pines for a noble lady who shuns his love, while a shipwrecked maiden, disguised as a youth, becomes his confidante and reluctant messenger to the lady herself. Amidst a tangle of mistaken identities, quarrelsome admirers,...744false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-play-5-king-lear--72386413https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386413Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which an ageing king decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters according to their declarations of love, leading to a grim unraveling of family bonds and loyalty. Through honest and overheated professions, the nature of true affection...415false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-play-7-much-ado-about-nothing--72386416https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386416Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the sunny town of Messina becomes a lively stage for masked ball intrigues, merry banter, and schemes of love and jealousy among princes and gentlefolk. The dance of words and hearts begins with playful deceptions and earnest hopes, setting...1236false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-play-8-romeo-and-juliet--72386420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386420Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which two proud and wealthy families in Verona nurture an ancient quarrel that turns a grand feast into a scene of hidden love and secret vows. In the stillness of a moonlit garden, young hearts meet and pledge themselves against the odds, while...834false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-play-10-hamlet--72386417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386417Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the young Prince Hamlet returns to Denmark to find his beloved country and kin enshrouded in sorrow and suspicion, grappling with love, loss, and the heavy whisper of a ghostly command. Amidst the strange and tangled events at court, he...727false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-play-9-pericles--72386422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386422Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the noble Prince Pericles embarks on a perilous sea voyage to escape a cruel enemy, only to encounter storms, tournaments, and unexpected kindness along the way that lead him to a new life far from home. Through trials and sorrow, the story...685false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-play-12-macbeth--72386423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386423Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a valiant Scottish general hears strange prophecies from three witches on a lonely heath, setting into motion a tale of ambition, dark deeds, and troubled sleep. The story unfolds with noble guests, ghostly visions, and the heavy burden of...870false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-play-11-cymbeline--72386418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386418Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Edith NesbitIn which we observe the tender and troubled tale of Imogen, a princess faithful to her secret husband Leonard, whose trust is cruelly tested by a deceitful wager and dark misunderstandings that lead her into disguise and perilous wanderings. Amidst...755false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-play-13-the-comedy-of-errors--72386421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386421Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a tale of mistaken identities unfolds in the sunny town of Ephesus, where two sets of identical twins, separated in infancy, cross paths in a series of amusing confusions and comical quarrels. Amidst wives mistaking strangers for husbands and...936false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-play-14-the-merchant-of-venice--72386424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386424Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a generous Venetian merchant aids his reckless friend in courting a lady of great beauty and fortune, while a certain moneylender’s strange bond sets a perilous legal challenge in motion. This tale unfolds with suitors' tests, desperate...672false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-play-15-timon-of-athens--72386425https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386425Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which we observe Timon of Athens, a man so lavish in his generosity that his wealth seems endless, yet harbours a trusting heart that soon finds itself deserted by those once deemed friends. Disillusioned and embittered, Timon retreats from the...1105false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-play-16-othello--72386426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386426Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the proud and noble Moor Othello journeys to Cyprus with his fair wife Desdemona, only to find himself ensnared in a web of deceit and jealousy spun by the scheming Iago, whose dark plots stir mistrust and passion to dangerous heights. The...1000false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-play-18-measure-for-measure--72386407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386407Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the mild Duke of Vienna entrusts the strict Angelo with governance, only to find justice and mercy entangled in unexpected ways as a condemned man’s sister pleads for his life. Through deft disguise and clever schemes, the Duke observes the...849false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-play-17-the-taming-of-the-shrew--72386427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386427Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a fiery and headstrong young woman meets a daring suitor unafraid of her sharp tongue, embarking upon a curious and spirited contest of wills that draws the attention of all around them. The tale unfolds with a blend of lively humour and...762false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-play-19-two-gentlemen-of-verona--72386409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386409Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which two young gentlemen from Verona, named Valentine and Proteus, experience the trials and tribulations of love and friendship amidst the colourful intrigues of Milanese society. Their loves, loyalties, and disguises intertwine in a gentle...1038false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-play-20-all-s-well-that-ends-well--72386410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386410Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a clever and hopeful young woman sets out to cure a king’s grievous illness and claims as her husband the proud nobleman she loves, despite his disdain and departure to war. Her patient courage and cunning plans entwine with the adventures of...787false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare-play-21-quotations-from-shakespeare--72386408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386408Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a thoughtful collection of Shakespeare's most memorable sayings and reflections is presented, each touching upon the follies and virtues of human nature with gentle wisdom and poetic grace. These extracts, rich with timeless advice and quaint...2213false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oswald-bastable-and-others-chapter-1-an-object-of-value-and-virtue--72386564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386564Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a family’s well-meaning efforts to aid a man injured in an accident culminate in the planning and lively execution of a charming bazaar, complete with poetry stalls and a most unusual lottery prize. There is a gentle mingling of youthful...2363false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oswald-bastable-and-others-chapter-2-the-runaways--72386565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386565Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a rainy evening leads a group of children living under the plain living, high thinking rule of Miss Sandal to welcome a weary, mysterious stranger into their home, their imaginations and sympathies stirred by the plight of fleeing soldiers...2143false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oswald-bastable-and-others-chapter-4-the-enchanceried-house--72386571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386571Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a group of adventurous children discover a mysterious, deserted house on the edge of London and devise a variety of imaginative games within its silent, eerie rooms. Their playful exploits take on a curious reality as they encounter...2587false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oswald-bastable-and-others-chapter-3-the-arsenicators-a-tale-of-crime--72386573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386573Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a group of resourceful children find delight and distraction in new bicycles and books, and their experimentation with a fire-balloon leads to unintended trouble and a serious fire on the marsh. Their subsequent sense of responsibility and...1766false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oswald-bastable-and-others-chapter-6-billy-and-william--72386566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386566Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a country boy named Billy is reluctantly visited by his pale and delicate cousin Harold, whose unexpected kindness and kite-making talents begin to thaw a frosty first impression, even as a lost prize essay and a mysterious roll of kite-paper...1124false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oswald-bastable-and-others-chapter-5-molly-the-measles-and-the-missing-will--72386567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386567Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a rather disagreeable aunt’s house becomes a stage for curious adventures, including a battle with toy soldiers, a bout of mistaken illness, and the mysterious search for a long-lost will, stirring feelings and discoveries unexpected by all....1900false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oswald-bastable-and-others-chapter-8-showing-off-or-the-looking-glass-boy--72386568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386568Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a boy named Hildebrand, burdened by teasing and a troublesome habit of telling tall tales, discovers a curious power through a magical looking-glass that makes his words come to life, yet struggles with the vexing consequences of this gift....1344false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oswald-bastable-and-others-chapter-7-the-twopenny-spell--72386575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386575Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a mischievous escapade between Lucy and her brother Harry leads her to purchase a curious tuppenny spell from a mysterious shop, promising to reverse their fortunes and grievances. The ensuing days reveal unexpected changes in their...1473false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oswald-bastable-and-others-chapter-9-the-ring-and-the-lamp--72386569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386569Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:08 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a little girl named Fina, staying at a Sussex farmhouse, discovers a magical ring hidden in a broken ivory pagoda, summoning a courteous footman who can grant her wishes, though his company is not quite the playmate she desires. Through a...1731false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oswald-bastable-and-others-chapter-10-the-charmed-life-or-the-princess-and-the-lift-man--72386576https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386576Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:08 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a young prince with a secret charmed life finds himself disguised as a lift attendant, leading to an improbable romance with a princess who cherishes him beyond his humble guise. Their affection, tested by trials and royal disapproval,...1403false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oswald-bastable-and-others-chapter-11-billy-the-king--72386572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386572Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a young boy named Billy King, unwilling to settle for a dull office life, finds himself mysteriously appointed as the King of a curious realm called Plurimiregia, where he soon uncovers alarming secrets and meets a courageous girl named...2323false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oswald-bastable-and-others-chapter-12-the-princess-and-the-cat--72386578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386578Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a kind-hearted Princess finds herself imprisoned on a magical island during a revolution, where she is cared for by a mysterious and ever-changing Cat who becomes her companion through the lonely years. Together they await the coming of a...1874false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oswald-bastable-and-others-chapter-13-the-white-horse--72386570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386570Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a young woodcutter’s son named Diggory sets out to seek his fortune riding a splendid white horse, and finds himself caught in the strange enchantment of an apple orchard with a peculiar old magician. Through a series of curious and magical...1446false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oswald-bastable-and-others-chapter-14-sir-christopher-cockleshell--72386574https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386574Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a trio of kind-hearted children, inspired by festive charity and a mysterious old gentleman’s remarkable shell-adorned home, embark upon a secret Christmas adventure that leads them into a pearly palace of wonder and gentle surprises. Here,...1735false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oswald-bastable-and-others-chapter-15-muscadel--72386577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72386577Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which Princess Pandora comes of age and discovers a mysterious magic ring belonging to her late mother, leading her to transform into a tiny fairy and face unexpected adventures involving a clever fly named Muscadel. Their curious transformations...2118false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-world-chapter-ii-the-mixed-mine--72638183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638183Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which two boys from very different worlds discover a curious telescope that makes objects grow and shrink, leading them into a series of adventures filled with magic and mischief by the seaside. Their friendship and shared secret bring both delight...2860false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-world-chapter-i-the-cat-hood-of-maurice--72638186https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638186Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a mischievous boy named Maurice finds himself transformed into the very cat he once tormented, experiencing feline life with its curious pleasures and profound frustrations. Through this enchanted change, he learns a gentle lesson in kindness...2599false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-world-chapter-iii-accidental-magic--72638182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638182Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a bright and curious boy named Quentin, thrust into the unfamiliar world of a new school, finds himself caught up in an extraordinary adventure that bridges ancient times and magic beyond belief. Through unexpected twists and mysterious...3597false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-world-chapter-iv-the-princess-and-the-hedge-pig--72638189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638189Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a princess is secretly christened to outwit wicked fairies, only to face exile and danger when her kingdom is usurped, accompanied by a faithful and extraordinary companion in the guise of a hedge-pig. Together, amid sorrows and enchantments,...2797false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-world-chapter-v-septimus-septimusson--72638184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638184Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a timid boy named Septimus Septimusson, gifted as the seventh son of a seventh son, overcomes his fears and embarks on a curious quest to seek his fortune, aided by the whispering wind and the woodland creatures he befriends along the way. He...2139false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-world-chapter-vi-the-white-cat--72638188https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638188Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a mischievous boy discovers a mysterious white china cat in the attic, which soon reveals itself as a magical companion offering enchanting adventures and comfort amid troubling times at home. As they share secret journeys and face the...1262false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-world-chapter-viii-justnowland--72638185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638185Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a lonely little girl locked away in a bare attic finds companionship and adventure in a magical kingdom where enchanted crows and a dragon teach her the value of kindness and bravery. Amidst splendid palaces and daring quests, she discovers...2116false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-world-chapter-vii-belinda-and-bellamant--72638193https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638193Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a princess grows up under a curious enchantment that alters her appearance from day to Sunday, and she falls in love with a prince bearing a complementary curse. Together, guided by magical bells and an enchanter, they embark on a tender...2437false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-world-chapter-ix-the-related-muff--72638187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638187Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a rather unpromising Christmas Eve visit from a distant cousin brings awkward silences, a makeshift Indian wigwam, and an unexpected fright, all set against the shadow of a beloved aunt’s illness. The children’s playful efforts take a sudden...1055false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-world-chapter-x-the-aunt-and-amabel--72638192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638192Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a young girl named Amabel, feeling misunderstood and punished for a well-meant but misguided act, discovers a magical railway station within her aunt’s spare room wardrobe, leading her to a wondrous place where kindness and understanding...1397false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-world-chapter-xii-the-magician-s-heart--72638190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638190Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a spiteful magician’s spiteful charm on two royal infants leads to imprisonment in a high tower and the slow unfolding of unexpected kindness, transformation, and the surprising power of a magic kiss. The tale gently traces the intertwining...2066false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-world-chapter-xi-kenneth-and-the-carp--72638191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638191Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which Kenneth visits his cousins’ grand old house with its secret staircase and moat, where an innocent escapade with some glittering jewellery leads to a most uncomfortable misunderstanding and a rather extraordinary adventure beneath the water....2537false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-the-treasure-seekers-chapter-ii-digging-for-treasure--72638377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638377Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the adventurous children embark on a spirited quest for hidden treasure in their garden, uncovering more than mere earthworms and stones, and face the mishap of Albert-next-door becoming trapped in their makeshift tunnel. Their earnest...641false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-the-treasure-seekers-chapter-i-the-council-of-ways-and-means--72638375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638375Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the Bastable children, faced with the sombre realities of diminished fortunes and an absent mother, convene a determined council to devise various imaginative plans for unearthing hidden treasure. Their earnest, if sometimes quarrelsome,...697false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-the-treasure-seekers-chapter-iv-good-hunting--72638376https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638376Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the Bastable children thoughtfully debate how best to spend their modest earnings and explore the prospect of turning Noel’s poems into a printed collection, all the while managing the lively disagreements and small domestic dramas that come...605false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-the-treasure-seekers-chapter-iii-being-detectives--72638380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638380Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children, inspired by detective stories and thwarted from a seaside holiday, take it upon themselves to investigate mysterious lights and shadows in the locked-up house next door, imagining themselves quite the sleuths in an intriguing...1056false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-the-treasure-seekers-chapter-vi-noel-s-princess--72638379https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638379Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the Bastable children embark on a whimsical adventure in Greenwich Park, led by Noel’s earnest quest to find and marry a Princess, which unexpectedly leads them to meet a peculiar little girl who claims royal heritage. Their play mingles with...787false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-the-treasure-seekers-chapter-v-the-poet-and-the-editor--72638389https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638389Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which two enterprising brothers venture boldly into the bustling heart of London’s Fleet Street in pursuit of literary recognition, navigating a maze of offices and peculiar characters with a mixture of hope and youthful awkwardness. They encounter...632false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-the-treasure-seekers-chapter-viii-being-editors--72638378https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638378Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the Bastable children, inspired by a suggestion from Albert’s uncle, embark on the ambitious and chaotic venture of producing their very own newspaper, the Lewisham Recorder, filled with serial stories, scientific snippets, and curious facts....1073false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-the-treasure-seekers-chapter-vii-being-bandits--72638385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638385Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the Bastable children, feeling a bit gloomy and short of pocket money, resolve to restore their fortunes by playing at being bandits on Guy Fawkes Day, capturing their unwary neighbour Albert-next-door and staging an elaborate ransom scene...825false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-the-treasure-seekers-chapter-x-lord-tottenham--72638386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638386Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a determined young gentleman endeavours to rescue an old lord from imaginary peril using the loyal aid of a well-bred dog, only to find their good intentions tangled in a rather ungentlemanly jest. Lessons about honour and sincerity are...725false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-the-treasure-seekers-chapter-ix-the-g-b--72638388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638388Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:05 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the Bastable children, keen to revive their once-prosperous family fortunes, set out in a sober but hopeful mood to secure a loan from a mysterious gentleman advertising discreet moneylending, leading them to a curious encounter with the...1031false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-the-treasure-seekers-chapter-xi-castilian-amoroso--72638381https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638381Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:06 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the Bastable children set out to earn money by selling a curious bottle of sherry called Castilian Amoroso, encountering various grown-up responses that range from humorous to scolding as they navigate the challenges of their earnest...1438false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-the-treasure-seekers-chapter-xii-the-nobleness-of-oswald--72638387https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638387Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:06 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the Bastable children embark on a curious experiment to concoct and sell a medicine for colds, encountering the challenges and mishaps familiar to youthful enterprise and boundless imagination. Their earnest efforts take a serious turn when...1256false512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-the-treasure-seekers-chapter-xiii-the-robber-and-the-burglar--72638383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638383Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a frosty afternoon’s mischief leads the Bastable children into an unexpected encounter involving a mysterious visitor with a roguish tale, and a suspicious noise downstairs turns what began as a game into a true adventure. Together, they...1567false513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-the-treasure-seekers-chapter-xiv-the-divining-rod--72638390https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638390Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the Bastable children, amidst their chaotic household preparations, embark on a fanciful quest for hidden treasure using a divining-rod and delight in the playful rituals and poetic chants that accompany their search. Their adventure leads to...811false514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-the-treasure-seekers-chapter-xv-lo-the-poor-indian--72638384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638384Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the Bastable children discreetly observe a solemn meeting between their father and a visiting relative, the so-called Indian Uncle, and, perceiving the visitor’s modest means and poor meal, resolve to invite him to a more cheerful and hearty...836false515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-the-treasure-seekers-chapter-xvi-the-end-of-the-treasure-seeking--72638382https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638382Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the treasure-seeking comes to a most extraordinary and unexpected conclusion through the arrival of the Indian Uncle bearing gifts and goodwill, transforming the household’s fortunes in a manner both splendid and kind-hearted. The children...983false516fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wouldbegoods-chapter-1-the-jungle--72638505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638505Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the Bastable children, newly settled in a grand house, attempt to enliven their rather uneventful holidays by inviting some reluctant visitors and inventing a jungle play amongst the garden shrubbery, complete with stuffed beasts and...1911false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wouldbegoods-chapter-2-the-wouldbegoods--72638509https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638509Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a rambunctious party of children are sent to a country manor with a moat, where they inaugurate a secret society devoted to the pursuit of goodness, only to find that their good intentions lead to unexpected muddles and watery mishaps. They...2296false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wouldbegoods-chapter-4-the-tower-of-mystery--72638503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638503Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the Wouldbegoods, despite mishaps and mischief alike, discover the delights of country life and the curious Tower of Mystery, setting off on a well-meant adventure that swiftly turns rather serious. They learn, with no little courage and...2354false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wouldbegoods-chapter-3-bill-s-tombstone--72638504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638504Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a group of patriotic children, caught up in the stirring passage of soldiers through their village, seek to honour the mother of a young soldier by tenderly planting a memorial in their garden and offering their youthful assistance, only to...2013false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wouldbegoods-chapter-6-the-circus--72638516https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638516Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a spirited society of young would-be heroes endeavours to enact a noble deed, only to be waylaid by the lively distractions of teaching their farm animals to perform in a makeshift circus. Amidst mischief, chaos, and unexpected...2412false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wouldbegoods-chapter-5-the-waterworks--72638514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638514Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children’s birthday picnic by the river leads them to discover a secret trapdoor and a hidden rooftop refuge, while a well-intentioned meddling with the river’s locks and sluices brings about an unexpected and rather damp disaster. They...2620false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wouldbegoods-chapter-8-the-high-born-babe--72638511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638511Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a mysterious abandoned perambulator and its lively occupant spark the youthful Bastables’ imaginations and lead them on a country adventure involving fishing, secret discoveries, and the burdensome joys of unexpected baby-sitting. The episode...1915false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wouldbegoods-chapter-7-being-beavers-or-the-young-explorers-arctic-or-otherwise--72638515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638515Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a party of young adventurers, armed with cake, curiosity, and a hearty disregard for the consequences, set out upon a summer's quest to discover the source of the Nile or the North Pole, finding delight and disaster in equal measure as they...2354false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wouldbegoods-chapter-10-the-sale-of-antiquities--72638508https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638508Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a party of earnest antiquaries is invited to inspect and excavate on the estate, prompting a merry scheme to enrich their visit with fabricated Roman relics, only for the children to discover too late that some genuine treasures have been...2255false610fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wouldbegoods-chapter-9-hunting-the-fox--72638510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638510Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a harmless adventure to go fox-hunting leads the children into unexpected trouble when a real fox is found shot and buried, stirring their gentle consciences and diplomatic wits against a stern magistrate. Their earnest attempts to explain...2220false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wouldbegoods-chapter-11-the-benevolent-bar--72638506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638506Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children, inspired by a chance encounter with a thirsty tramp, devise a charitable venture to offer free drinks to weary travellers, setting up a quaint and modest “Benevolent Bar” by the roadside. Their good intentions are tested by...1879false611fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wouldbegoods-chapter-12-the-canterbury-pilgrims--72638507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638507Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children, stifled by a rainy day, invent a game inspired by the Canterbury Pilgrims, adorning themselves with homemade costumes and setting off on a lively pilgrimage along an old country road. Despite a few hardships and a kindly...2309false612fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wouldbegoods-chapter-13-the-dragon-s-teeth-or-army-seed--72638512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638512Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children unearth a curious "dragon’s head" that sprouted an army of soldiers, prompting a spirited reconnaissance and a most unexpected encounter with rival camps in the English countryside. Through a mixture of bravery, strategy, and...2454false613fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wouldbegoods-chapter-14-albert-s-uncle-s-grandmother-or-the-long-lost--72638513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72638513Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the close of summer brings the Wouldbegoods’ society to a thoughtful end, and the children embark on a grave and earnest quest to find Albert’s uncle’s long-lost grandmother, only to uncover unexpected truths and new friendships. With the...2212false614fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-treasure-seekers-chapter-1-the-road-to-rome-or-the-silly-stowaway--72656475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656475Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the Bastable family prepare for a charming wedding and holiday at the Moat House, amid lively conversations of adventures and dreams, only to find young H.O. missing after a secret plan involving a clown's costume and a dress-basket goes...1800false71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-treasure-seekers-chapter-2-the-conscience-pudding--72656477https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656477Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children, left to face Christmas without their father and with a plain pudding promised for their meal, resolve to secretly prepare a grander one despite scarce means and domestic obstacles. Their tender efforts lead to a mixture of pride...2339false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-treasure-seekers-chapter-3-archibald-the-unpleasant--72656474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656474Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a rainy holiday season finds the Bastable children confronted by their unwelcomed cousin Archibald, whose disagreeable ways test their patience and sense of hospitality in the spacious family home. Their whispered adventures in the loft and a...2077false73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-treasure-seekers-chapter-4-over-the-water-to-china--72656476https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656476Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the Bastable children embark on a determined search for their missing fox-terrier, Pincher, leading them across the bustling river to a curious Chinese neighbourhood where they encounter both peril and unexpected kindness. The adventure...1662false74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-treasure-seekers-chapter-5-the-young-antiquaries--72656479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656479Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a certain lively party of young friends, inspired by tales of antiquarian adventures and bolstered by a polite invitation to a grand old house, set about their scholarly duties with earnest zeal, adorned in borrowed spectacles and armed with...1500false75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-treasure-seekers-chapter-6-the-intrepid-explorer-and-his-lieutenant--72656478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656478Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a party of young explorers, led by the intrepid Oswald and his trusty lieutenant, are graciously invited to delve into the secret and shadowy cellars of the grand Red House, discovering hidden passages and mysterious relics in a manner both...2083false76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-treasure-seekers-chapter-8-the-golden-gondola--72656480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656480Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the Bastable children undertake a spirited scheme to champion Albert’s uncle’s literary efforts by posing as a discerning public, even resorting to disguises and a daring visit to an editor to ensure their letters are taken earnestly. Their...2115false78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-treasure-seekers-chapter-7-the-turk-in-chains-or-richard-s-revenge--72656482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656482Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children, on a rare warm winter's day, decide to form a new society and hatch a mischievous plan to send a trick hamper as a form of playful revenge, only to discover it has unintended consequences on a poor family. Their ensuing...1897false77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-treasure-seekers-chapter-10-the-smuggler-s-revenge--72656483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656483Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a diligent band of children, stirred by tales from a grizzled seaman, embark upon a daring nocturnal adventure disguised as smugglers, seeking to rescue a gentle lady from poverty with nothing but a keg of water and fine intentions. Their...1791false710fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-treasure-seekers-chapter-9-the-flying-lodger--72656485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656485Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children, after attending a charitable concert and catching the measles, journey to the seaside to stay with Miss Sandal and help her by letting lodgings, only to encounter a peculiar and troubled lodger whose strange behaviours lead to...1876false79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-treasure-seekers-chapter-11-zaida-the-mysterious-prophetess-of-the-golden-orient--72656481https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656481Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a rainy spell at Miss Sandal’s house inspires the Bastable children to don colourful finery from the attic and set off as travelling gipsies, armed with a curious book of fortune-telling and their ingenious comb instruments. Their adventures...2124false711fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-treasure-seekers-chapter-12-the-lady-and-the-license-or-friendship-s-garland--72656486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656486Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the Bastable children endeavour to maintain a quiet household for the peculiar Mrs. Bax, whose desire for peace leads them into unexpected adventures involving salesmanship, a misunderstanding with the local police, and the discovery of a...1775false712fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-treasure-seekers-chapter-13-the-poor-and-needy--72656484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656484Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children, accompanied by the amiable Mrs. Bax, enjoy a delightful day of picnicking and exploring the ancient Lynwood Castle, with their adventures tempered by encounters with local village children and their harsh realities. Moved by...1836false713fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-railway-children-chapter-1-the-beginning-of-things--72656604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656604Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which three well-cared-for children experience a sudden and sombre change in their family life, prompting a move from their comfortable suburban home to a much humbler dwelling in the country. Their first encounter with the new house and the nearby...1220false81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-railway-children-chapter-2-peter-s-coal-mine--72656605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656605Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children settle into their new home, discovering its many little mysteries and learning to manage without servants or luxuries, while making the acquaintance of the nearby railway and its strange new sounds and sights. Peter devises a...1580false82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-railway-children-chapter-3-the-old-gentleman--72656597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656597Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the Railway Children become entangled in the gentle rhythms and small courtesies of station life, forging an unexpected friendship with an old gentleman who rides the Green Dragon train, whilst their mother falls ill and they learn to care...1410false83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-railway-children-chapter-4-the-engine-burglar--72656599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656599Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children learn about the various kinds of engines and uncover the kindness and expertise of railway workers, while Bobbie has a bold adventure involving her broken toy engine and a ride on a real train. A birthday surprise brings joy...1543false84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-railway-children-chapter-5-prisoners-and-captives--72656598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656598Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the Railway Children encounter a weary and mysterious foreign gentleman stranded at their village station on a stormy day, whose kindly yet troubled nature sparks their curiosity and sympathy. Their mother’s arrival brings understanding and...1094false85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-railway-children-chapter-6-saviours-of-the-train--72656606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656606Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children grow fond of a kind Russian gentleman newly recovering in their garden and seek to include even the somewhat distant railway porter in their secret. They become unexpectedly heroic when they must quickly warn an oncoming train of...1148false86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-railway-children-chapter-8-the-amateur-firemen--72656594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656594Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children make a new friend in the kindly but rough bargeman and find themselves caught in a sudden fire on his canal boat, leading to a daring rescue of a tiny baby. The adventure brings unexpected friendships and a promise of future...1207false88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-railway-children-chapter-7-for-valour--72656596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656596Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children, having braved fearsome dangers with quiet courage, receive unexpected recognition from the railway company and choose to use their moment in the sun to seek aid for a distant friend in need. Their hopeful visit to a kindly...1385false87fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-railway-children-chapter-9-the-pride-of-perks--72656600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656600Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children, planning a thoughtful surprise for Perks’s birthday, kindly gather gifts and decorations from their neighbours, only to find that their well-meaning gesture stirs up a complex mix of pride and gratitude in their recipient. After...1295false89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-railway-children-chapter-10-the-terrible-secret--72656602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656602Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children begin to sense a sombre shadow hanging over their family, as Mother's sorrow from a heavy secret causes them to speak less of their absent Father, even while their small gardens and everyday quarrels bring a touch of normalcy to...1155false810fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-railway-children-chapter-11-the-hound-in-the-red-jersey--72656595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656595Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which Bobbie discovers a grievous family secret that she shares in confidence with her mother, who encourages bravery and hope amid trying times, whilst the children find distraction and comfort in their ventures and interests around the railway....1470false811fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-railway-children-chapter-12-what-bobbie-brought-home--72656603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656603Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the Railway Children discover a boy in a red jersey injured in a dark tunnel and courageously nurse him until help arrives, revealing the steadfast kindness and resourcefulness that shape their little world. Meanwhile, they face moments of...1135false812fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-railway-children-chapter-14-the-end--72656601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656601Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the quiet rhythms of Three Chimneys are gently altered as the children’s lessons begin in earnest and their daily visits to the Railway grow scarce, yet a curious sense of anticipation stirs in the air as familiar faces and kind neighbours...1153false814fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-railway-children-chapter-13-the-hound-s-grandfather--72656607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72656607Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children nurse an injured hound and learn about bravery and gentleness from the kindly Doctor, while also preparing for the visit of Jim’s grandfather, whose arrival brings welcome news and reassurance. As they adjust to Jim’s extended...1285false813fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-enchanted-castle-chapter-1--73209086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209086Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which three children, holidaying together and yearning for adventure beyond the confines of school and home, discover a hidden cave leading to an exquisite, mysterious garden and maze crowned by an aged figure clad in splendid finery. They enact a...2156false91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-enchanted-castle-chapter-2--73209087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209087Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which three children, led by a mysterious princess, discover a castle filled with magical treasures and enchanted possessions, all the while exploring the wonder and doubt that accompany such marvels. They soon find themselves embroiled in an...1727false92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-enchanted-castle-chapter-3--73209088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209088Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Edith NesbitIn which three children discover the peculiar predicament of an invisible girl named Mabel and resolve to help her by involving themselves in her curious adventures, including a conjuring performance at the fair. With gentle humour and quiet kindness,...2122false93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-enchanted-castle-chapter-4--73209089https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209089Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children grapple with the curious troubles of invisibility and visible presence, leading to a nocturnal adventure of secret investigations into a daring burglary at the castle. Gerald, cloaked in invisibility, discovers stirring signs of...1665false94fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-enchanted-castle-chapter-5--73209090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209090Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:07 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children, amidst investigations and enchanted gardens, experience both the thrill of a burglary mystery and the peculiar magic of invisible statues, while contending with the curious predicament of their invisible housemaid, Eliza....2119false95fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-enchanted-castle-chapter-6--73209091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209091Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:07 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children, after recovering stolen silver and delighting a kindly French governess with a festive play, encounter the surprising magic of the enchanted ring as their puppet audience astonishingly comes to life. The day unfolds with...2161false96fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-enchanted-castle-chapter-8--73209093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209093Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:30:07 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children face the curious consequence of their magical Ug­ly-Wug­lies coming to life, resulting in a most unfortunate injury to the bailiff and the sudden and bewildering transformation of Jimmy into a wealthy old gentleman. Resolutely,...2472false98fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-enchanted-castle-chapter-7--73209092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209092Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:30:08 +0000Edith NesbitIn which Gerald finds himself in the midst of an extraordinary adventure involving animated garments known as the Ugly-Wuglies, and with the brave assistance of Mabel, navigates peculiar challenges beneath the moonlit shadows of the Castle grounds....2384false97fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-enchanted-castle-chapter-9--73209094https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209094Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children discover the curious and unpredictable nature of a magical ring, leading to an extraordinary transformation that necessitates careful concealment and thoughtful plans. As moonlight brings statues temporarily to life, they find...1993false99fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-enchanted-castle-chapter-10--73209095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209095Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children, transformed into living marble statues by a magical ring, are welcomed by the kindly Olympian statues to a wondrous feasting and swimming celebration on a moonlit island, where enchantments and ancient stories abound. When dawn...2324false910fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-enchanted-castle-chapter-12--73209097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209097Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children, alongside Lord Yalding and the devoted Mademoiselle, confront the puzzling magic of a mysterious ring that reveals hidden treasures and stirs bewilderment, weaving moments of enchantment and heartfelt emotion within the ancient...1642false912fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-enchanted-castle-chapter-11--73209096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209096Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children attend a bustling open day at Yalding Castle, delighting in whispered secrets and a picnic with the kindly bailiff amid the ancient beech-wood and dinosaur statues; they conjure a ghostly visit to secure a tenant for the castle...2219false911fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-city-chapter-i-the-beginning--73209303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209303Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a little boy named Philip finds his comfortable world altered by his sister Helen’s impending marriage, leading him to loneliness in a grand, unfamiliar house where he discovers a treasure trove of toys and begins to build splendid cities. As...2435false101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-city-chapter-ii-deliverer-or-destroyer--73209304https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209304Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which Philip finds himself mysteriously transported to a magical city inhabited by soldiers and governed by strange laws and prophecies, where he meets Lucy and faces a puzzling trial for trespass. Together, they discover the city is a living...2726false102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-city-chapter-iv-the-dragon-slayer--73209306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209306Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which Philip finds himself wandering through a mysterious city of silver pillars, before meeting the kindly carpenter Mr. Perrin, who explains the curious nature of this magical realm made from all the things Philip has built. Philip soon learns of...3115false104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-city-chapter-iii-lost--73209305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209305Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which Philip wakes to find the house eerily empty and a mysterious absence hangs over the Grange, prompting him to explore its silent rooms and confront a troubling loss that fills the household with sorrow and confusion. As he wrestles with his...2386false103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-city-chapter-v-on-the-carpet--73209307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209307Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which Philip and Lucy find themselves amidst a splendid, if somewhat peculiar, banquet where food is mere painted wood, and are soon tasked with the puzzling challenge of unraveling a vast and tangled carpet that fills a grand hall. With ingenuity...2447false105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-city-chapter-vi-the-lions-in-the-desert--73209308https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209308Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which Philip and Lucy prepare for a curious and charming expedition to the land of the Dwellers by the Sea, guided by Mr. Noah’s thoughtful instructions and accompanied by an array of extraordinary companions, including a wise-talking parrot and a...2182false106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-city-chapter-vii-the-dwellers-by-the-sea--73209309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209309Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which Philip and Lucy visit the curious seaside realm of the Dwellers by the Sea, where children dressed in seaweed enjoy hunting fantastical creatures and a grand ark is built atop the highest tower to banish their fear of the sea. Yet, amid...2506false107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-city-chapter-viii-ups-and-downs--73209311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209311Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the rising tide brings urgent preparations and a voyage aboard a finely appointed ark, where Lucy and her companions face an uncertain journey guided by wise counsel and mysterious oracles. Meanwhile, Philip finds himself alone on a magical...2256false108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-city-chapter-ix-on-the-lightning-loose--73209314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209314Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which Philip and Helen enjoy a magical week on their enchanting island and make a generous gift of it to the islanders, while Philip embarks on a new adventure with Lucy and the parrot aboard the yacht Lightning Loose. Their journey leads them into...2213false109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-city-chapter-x-the-great-sloth--73209315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209315Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a daring journey through an underground stream leads our brave party into the strange realm of Somnolentia, a city languishing under the spell of a great, lethargic creature known as the Great Sloth. Here, Lucy’s cleverness and courage kindle...2488false1010fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-city-chapter-xi-the-night-attack--73209316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209316Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the industrious Halma men, freed from the curse of the Great Sloth’s contagion, labour spiritedly to restore their city, even inventing new ways to travel and communicate. Philip and Lucy, joined by new allies in Polistopolis, face the...1367false1011fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-magic-city-chapter-xii-the-end--73209317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73209317Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which Philip and Lucy witness the final moments of a great battle and learn the fate of the Pretenderette, whose courage and struggles reveal deeper human complexities. After a splendid coronation, they prepare to return home, where the mysteries...1323false1012fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-1-the-beginning--73273602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273602Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which Caroline celebrates her birthday with a variety of charming presents that brighten the otherwise pale and quiet household where she and her siblings live under the care of kindly but rather colourless relations. A delightful surprise arrives...993false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-2-the-manor-house--73273603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273603Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which three children bid a tender farewell to their kind Aunt Emmeline, complete with charming bouquets bearing secret meanings, before setting off on a bustling, sunlit railway journey that introduces them to a most curious and sorrowful new...1417false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-3-the-wonderful-garden--73273604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273604Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which three curious children awaken to a splendid new home and spend a dewy morning exploring its grounds and secret stairways, discovering a hidden walled garden so perfectly kept it seems almost enchanted. Amidst their adventures, they learn...1222false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-4-in-thessalonians--73273605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273605Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a forgotten Latin book discovered beneath the table leads the children to a kindly clergyman who reveals it to be a tome of spells and charms, sparking their curiosity and shared adventure. Emboldened by this mysterious find, they brave a...1197false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-6-hunted--73273609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273609Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children awaken to a puzzling morning, their shared dream about fern-seed weaving a curious doubt between reality and fancy, and Rupert unexpectedly appears through the bracken, harbouring a tale of escape and danger. Their whispered...1104false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-5-the-midnight-adventure--73273606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273606Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a mysterious tapping at the window introduces a dusty, weary boy named Rupert who seeks refuge with the children, prompting a gentle yet thrilling midnight adventure full of whispered plans and quiet courage. Together they fashion a secret...1265false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-7-being-detectives--73273614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273614Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which three young persons set out to assist the Police in a search for a missing boy, though with secret knowledge making the enterprise a curious game of make-believe and half-truths, and navigate the peculiar difficulties of playing detectives...1681false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-8-the-heroine--73273615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273615Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which Caroline cleverly devises a secret plan to mislead their pursuers and protect Rupert, revealing a quietly courageous and clever spirit beneath her calm exterior. Together with William and Rupert, the children form a loyal and trusting band,...934false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-9-the-morning-after--73273617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273617Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a rainy morning casts a somber veil over the usually sunny household, prompting the children to tend to their secret adventures with quiet determination and careful planning. They navigate the damp day with whispered messages, small acts of...1509false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-10-brewing-the-spell--73273618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273618Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Edith NesbitIn which Caroline and her companions wrestle with the weight of their secret and the complicated kindness of grown-ups, seeking out herbs and symbols in a hopeful attempt to sway their Uncle’s heart. Between anxious moments, awkward spells, and...1725false1110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-11-the-rosicurians--73273619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273619Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the three C.’s grow curious about the mysterious locked drawing-room at the Manor House, leading them to seek permission from their Uncle to explore it secretly through a concealed door. Within its quiet and splendid treasures, they discover...1152false1111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-12-the-other-book--73273620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273620Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Edith NesbitIn which three curious children discover a hidden book filled with curious old-fashioned remedies and enlist the help of moonlit roses to fashion a soothing spell for their ailing friend. Their tender adventure through damp gardens and shadowed...1388false1112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-13-the-rosy-cure--73273623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273623Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children’s earnest, if somewhat misguided, attempts to aid a sick friend with magical rose leaves cause a stir that brings both worry and gentle reprimand, only to reveal that their good intentions were not quite as harmful as feared....1101false1113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-14-the-mineral-woman--73273625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273625Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which four adventurous children set out on a sunlit midsummer day to explore the countryside, adopting the fanciful guises of historic personages, and discover the quiet magic of invisibility hidden in a simple fern-seed charm. They encounter a...1588false1114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-16-the-appeal-to-caesar--73273630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273630Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Edith NesbitIn which three resolute children, undeterred by an officious gatekeeper, slip through a thorny shrubbery to gain entrance to Lord Andore’s grand estate, and by their steadfastness and charm, secure an audience with the master to present a bouquet...1716false1116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-15-justice--73273627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273627Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which a spirited plan is hatched to seek the aid of a distant lord by presenting him with a carefully chosen bouquet of magic flowers, despite doubts and difficulties in the endeavour. The children navigate their various worries and disagreements...1289false1115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-17-the-le-o-pard--73273631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273631Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children wrestle with the realities and disappointments of growing up, their imaginations caught between the magic of spells and the mysteries of a wandering leopard from the circus. Amid their lively debates and secret plans, they...1368false1117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-18-the-leopard-s-bane--73273632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273632Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children, armed with leopard’s-bane and trembling courage, confront a fearsome spotted creature within a secret passage, their bravery tempered by whispered voices and a curious, purring softness. Meanwhile, a clever ruse involving a...1585false1118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-19-f-of-h-d--73273633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273633Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children discover a mysterious set of pink heart-shaped seeds accompanied by an ancient ritual, leading them to plant them in a specially chosen plot within the Wonderful Garden, while preparations for a floral presentation to their uncle...1746false1119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-20-the-waxen-man--73273637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273637Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children, inspired by their magic and floral knowledge, craft a waxen image of a certain stern gentleman and surround it with symbolic flowers and incense in hopes of softening his nature. They discover, with no little wonder and a touch...1137false1120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-21-the-atonement-of-rupert--73273639https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273639Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which Rupert bravely confesses to a grievous falsehood that has weighed heavily upon his spirits, leading to heartfelt apologies and difficult decisions among family and friends. The children, with their gentle kindness and thoughtful charms,...1163false1121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-garden-chapter-22-the-portrait--73273640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73273640Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Edith NesbitIn which the children, still under the shadow of recent troubles, find their spirits lifted by the arrival of the kindly and knowledgeable Mr. Appleby, whose interest in their magical pursuits and the portrait of Dame Eleanour sparks new hope and...1304false1122full