The Phoenix and the Carpet

The Phoenix and the Carpet is a classic story written Edith Nesbit and first published in 1904. he four children acquired the magic carpet when they found a special fire egg it hatched in their nursery fireplace. The phoenix came from the egg, and when he saw their mother's new Persian rug, he showed them that it was a magical thing, a flying carpet that would take them any time and that place they could wish for. Witty, genuine, full of timeless sympathy and childish sensibility, The Phoenix and the Carpet offers a special ride through wonders for children of all ages.