Other editions of book The Wouldbegoods

The Wouldbegoods, a sequel to The Treasure Seekers, reacquaints us with the six Bastable children: Dora, Oswald, Dicky, Alice, Noël and H. O. Again, the story is told by you-may-not-know-who, and the children find all sorts of ways in which to amuse themselves in the country during the summer holidays. 'Children are like jam,' says the Indian uncle, 'all very well in the proper place, but you can't stand them all over the shop eh, what?' Well, the children do their best, but they do get themselves into trouble right from the beginning, when their latest brainwave is to create a jungle in the garden

The Wouldbegoods (1899) recounts stories about the Bastables, a fictional middle-class family that has fallen on relatively hard times. Sent away to the country after a particularly unruly episode, the well-meaning but wayward Bastable children solemnly vow to reform their behavior. But their grand schemes for great and virtuous deeds lead to just as much mayhem as their ordinary games, and sometimes more. This is the second story in The Bastables Series following The Story of the Treasure Seekers

The Wouldbegoods, written by legendary author E. Nesbit is widely considered to be one of the greatest books of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, The Wouldbegoods is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by E. Nesbit is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books International and beautifully produced, The Wouldbegoods would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.