The Phoenix and the Carpet

"The Phoenix and the Carpet" tells the story of four children who acquired a magic carpet when they found a special fire egg that 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. Like all of Edith Nesbit's books, "The Phoenix and the Carpet" is wonderfully intriguing and include many subtle moral lessons. Clean, inviting and witty, "The Phoenix and the Carpet" is a wonderful book for the young and the young at heart.