The Phoenix and the Carpet by E. Nesbit

The Phoenix and the Carpet

Five Children #2

E. Nesbit

304 pages first pub 1904 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

'I love her books - particularly the Five Children and It sequence' - Neil GaimanTHIS IS THE SECOND BOOK IN THE PSAMMEAD TRILOGY, FOLLOWING FIVE CHILDREN AND ITContains all of the original illustrations by H. R. Millar, beautifully reproduced.'For...

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Community Reviews Summary of 497 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
lighthearted 87%
funny 37%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 11%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.79

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