Five children and it. Phoenix and carpet. History with an amulet. Nesbit E.

Edith Nesbit (1858 - 1924) - English writer, ancestor of the genre fantasy. Klave Steaples Lewis under the impression of the works of E. Nesbit wrote his famous cycle “Chronicles of Narnia.”

The book includes three novels: “Five children and it”, “Phoenix and carpet” and “History with the amulet”. They tell about the adventures of the brothers and sisters. Children find an amazing creature named Sumaid. He has been living in the sand for millennia and can fulfill one wishes per day. Will children bring happiness the fulfillment of desires?

In the second story, a real Phoenix and a carpet appear, which can transfer the boys and girls to any place that you wish! Just set the tasks of the carpet correctly, otherwise you will find yourself somewhere in the dungeon or on the roof. And how to get out of there?

And in the third story, children have to find a second half of the amulet, because only the whole amulet will fulfill the most cherished desire of the brothers and sisters. One on all! For this, children have to go as a distant past and unravel the secrets of the Egyptian pharaohs and Babylonian queens.

retelling of Irina Tokmakova.

for secondary school age.