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  • THE WOULDBEGOODS

    E NESBIT

    eBook (, June 4, 2020)
    Nesbit opened the door in the magic wardrobe, pointed the way to platform nine and three quarters. She even had a hand in building the Tardis. And these are among her minor achievements. She is also simply the funniest writer we have ever had' Frank Cottrell-Boyce'This is the story of one of the most far-reaching and influentially naughty things we ever did in our lives. We did not mean to do such a deed. And yet we did do it.'After being banished to the countryside for creating even more mayhem than usual, the Bastable children vow to mend their ways. Establishing 'The Society of the Wouldbegoods', their first rule is: 'every member is to be as good as possible'. But sometimes it's just not possible to be good - no matter how hard you try.A collection that will be coveted by children and adults alike, this list is the best in children's literature, curated by Virago. These are timeless tales with beautiful covers, that will be treasured and shared across the generations. Some titles you will already know; some will be new to you, but there are stories for everyone to love, whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden (Carrie's War, The Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse, An Episode of Sparrows), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden, The Gift Giving) E. Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway Children), L. M. Montgomery (The Anne of Green Gables series) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover Virago Children's Classics.
  • The Wouldbegoods

    E. Nesbit, Reginald B. Birch

    eBook (Qureshi Press, May 12, 2012)
    “The Wouldbegoods” is a 1901 novel by English author Edith Nesbit that continues the story of the Bastable children and is a squeal to “The Story of the Treasure Seekers”. As a result of bad behaviour, Oswald, Dora, Dicky, Alice, Noel, and Horace Octavius Bastable are sent off to the countryside, where they promise to utterly reform themselves. However, their intention of performing good deeds seems to land them in as much trouble as before, and sometimes even more so. Edith Nesbit (1858 – 1924) was an English poet and author. She is perhaps best remembered for her children's literature, publishing more than 60 such books under the name E. Nesbit. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, which had a significant influence on the Labour Party and British politics in general. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
  • The Wouldbegoods

    E. (Edith) Nesbit

    eBook (, May 12, 2012)
    This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.
  • THE WOULDBEGOODS

    E NESBIT

    eBook (, May 15, 2020)
    Nesbit opened the door in the magic wardrobe, pointed the way to platform nine and three quarters. She even had a hand in building the Tardis. And these are among her minor achievements. She is also simply the funniest writer we have ever had' Frank Cottrell-Boyce'This is the story of one of the most far-reaching and influentially naughty things we ever did in our lives. We did not mean to do such a deed. And yet we did do it.'After being banished to the countryside for creating even more mayhem than usual, the Bastable children vow to mend their ways. Establishing 'The Society of the Wouldbegoods', their first rule is: 'every member is to be as good as possible'. But sometimes it's just not possible to be good - no matter how hard you try.A collection that will be coveted by children and adults alike, this list is the best in children's literature, curated by Virago. These are timeless tales with beautiful covers, that will be treasured and shared across the generations. Some titles you will already know; some will be new to you, but there are stories for everyone to love, whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden (Carrie's War, The Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse, An Episode of Sparrows), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden, The Gift Giving) E. Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway Children), L. M. Montgomery (The Anne of Green Gables series) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover Virago Children's Classics.
  • THE WOULDBEGOODS

    E NESBIT

    eBook (, May 12, 2012)
    Nesbit opened the door in the magic wardrobe, pointed the way to platform nine and three quarters. She even had a hand in building the Tardis. And these are among her minor achievements. She is also simply the funniest writer we have ever had' Frank Cottrell-Boyce'This is the story of one of the most far-reaching and influentially naughty things we ever did in our lives. We did not mean to do such a deed. And yet we did do it.'After being banished to the countryside for creating even more mayhem than usual, the Bastable children vow to mend their ways. Establishing 'The Society of the Wouldbegoods', their first rule is: 'every member is to be as good as possible'. But sometimes it's just not possible to be good - no matter how hard you try.A collection that will be coveted by children and adults alike, this list is the best in children's literature, curated by Virago. These are timeless tales with beautiful covers, that will be treasured and shared across the generations. Some titles you will already know; some will be new to you, but there are stories for everyone to love, whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden (Carrie's War, The Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse, An Episode of Sparrows), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden, The Gift Giving) E. Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway Children), L. M. Montgomery (The Anne of Green Gables series) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover Virago Children's Classics.
  • The Wouldbegoods

    Edith Nesbit

    eBook (开放图书馆, Jan. 1, 1900)
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  • The Wouldbegoods

    E. (Edith) Nesbit

    eBook (, May 12, 2012)
    This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.
  • The Wouldbegoods

    Edith Nesbit

    eBook (, May 12, 2012)
    After being sent to the country "to learn to be good", the Bastable children and their two friends form the Society of the Wouldbegoods, but continue to become involved in adventures.
  • The Wouldbegoods

    E. Nesbit, Reginald B. Birch

    eBook (Virago, May 12, 2012)
    'Nesbit opened the door in the magic wardrobe, pointed the way to platform nine and three quarters. She even had a hand in building the Tardis. And these are among her minor achievements. She is also simply the funniest writer we have ever had' Frank Cottrell-Boyce 'This is the story of one of the most far-reaching and influentially naughty things we ever did in our lives. We did not mean to do such a deed. And yet we did do it.'After being banished to the countryside for creating even more mayhem than usual, the Bastable children vow to mend their ways. Establishing 'The Society of the Wouldbegoods', their first rule is: 'every member is to be as good as possible'. But sometimes it's just not possible to be good - no matter how hard you try.A collection that will be coveted by children and adults alike, this list is the best in children's literature, curated by Virago. These are timeless tales with beautiful covers, that will be treasured and shared across the generations. Some titles you will already know; some will be new to you, but there are stories for everyone to love, whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden (Carrie's War, The Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse, An Episode of Sparrows), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden, The Gift Giving) E. Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway Children), L. M. Montgomery (The Anne of Green Gables series) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover Virago Children's Classics.
  • The Wouldbegoods

    Edith Nesbit

    eBook (, Jan. 13, 2018)
    THE WOULDBEGOODS[Illustration:See p. 47"'AND PATRIOTIC,' SAID HE"]THE WOULDBEGOODSBY E. NESBITILLUSTRATED BYREGINALD B. BIRCH[Illustration]HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDONCopyright, 1900, 1901, by EDITH NESBIT BLAND.All rights reserved.September, 1901.TOMY DEAR SONFABIAN BLANDCONTENTSPAGETHE JUNGLE 1THE WOULDBEGOODS 20BILL'S TOMBSTONE 43THE TOWER OF MYSTERY 63THE WATER WORKS 86THE CIRCUS 111BEING BEAVERS; OR, THE YOUNG EXPLORERS (ARCTIC OR OTHERWISE) 135THE HIGH BORN BABE 159HUNTING THE FOX 178THE SALE OF ANTIQUITIES 201THE BENEVOLENT BAR 224THE CANTERBURY PILGRIMS 243THE DRAGON'S TEETH; OR, ARMY SEED 267ALBERT'S UNCLE'S GRANDMOTHER; OR, THE LONG LOST 292ILLUSTRATIONS"'AND PATRIOTIC,' SAID HE" Frontispiece"WE LET THE HOSE PLAY PERSEVERINGLY" Facing p. 16"'LITTLE BEASTS!' SAID DICK" " 30"DENNY HELD ALICE'S AND NOËL'S HANDS" " 84"DICKY DRAGGED THE TWO HEAVY BARS" " 98"'OH, DEAR! OH, DEAR!'" " 104"HE SAT DOWN IN THE HEDGE TO LAUGH PROPERLY" " 128"FOUND HIMSELF THE DEGRADED NURSE MAID OF A SMALL BUT FURIOUS KID" " 172"'WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?'" " 192"THEN WE PUT IN THE JUGS AND FILLED IT UP WITH EARTH" " 212"'I THINK YOU MUST LET ME LOOK INSIDE'" " 222"OSWALD ACTUALLY HIT OUT AT THE BIG MAN" " 240"A DOG CART WITH A YOUNG LADY IN IT" " 256"SO WE LED HIM ALONG TO THE AMBUSH" " 282THE COUNCIL IN THE APPLE TREE " 292
  • The Wouldbegoods

    E. (Edith) Nesbit

    eBook (Interactive Media, May 12, 2012)
    This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.
  • The Wouldbegoods:

    Edith Nesbit

    eBook (, May 12, 2012)
    Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him.–Maya Angelou