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1Five Children and It

By E. Nesbit

This delightful novel begins when a family of five children moves from London to the English countryside. While playing in a gravel pit soon after the move, they discover an ancient and rather grumpy sand-fairy known as the Psammead, who agrees to grant one wish of theirs per day. The children’s wishes send them on adventure after adventure, but rarely turn out as expected. (Summary by Kara)

2Story of the Treasure Seekers

By E. Nesbit

This is the story of the Bastable children and their attempts to help the family finances by searching for treasure. (Summary by Karen Savage)

3Railway Children

By E. Nesbit

Edith Nesbit’s classic story, in which three children, pulled suddenly from their comfortable suburban life, move to the country with their mother, where they come to know and love the ways of the railways. (Summary by Karen Savage)

4Enchanted Castle

By E. Nesbit

Three children, forced to remain at school during the holidays, go in search of adventure. What they find is a magic castle straight out of a fairy tale, complete with an enchanted princess at the center of a maze. Or is it? The castle turns out to be just a country estate, and the princess is only the housekeeper's niece, playing at dressing up. But the magic ring she shows them proves -- to her surprise and horror -- to really be magic. Soon they are caught in an adventure where statues come alive, lost lovers are reunited, and wishes can be granted -- but always for a price. (Summary by Peter Eastman)

5Many Voices (selection from)

By E. Nesbit

E. Nesbit (Edith Bland) was a prodigious 19th century children’s writer who produced over 60 books of fiction for children. This book of poems has many elements which would appeal to children but there’s also some exploration of her feelings of love, lust and longing which your average 10 year old would find downright yucky. There are also moments of joy, moments of sugary sweetness and moments of sharp insight in this collection which contains views from many angles. Recurring themes of love, death, gardens and fairies give us a fine insight into the lively imagination of E. Nesbit. (Summary by Jim Mowatt.)

6Wouldbegoods, Being the Further Adventures of the Treasure Seekers

By E. Nesbit

The Bastable children, first met in The Treasure Seekers, are sent to stay in the countryside; is it large enough to contain their exuberant activities? They (and Pincher the dog) have every intention of being good... (Description by Alan Chant)<br /><br />All chapters were read by Hazel and Alan Chant.

7All Round the Year

By E. Nesbit and Saretta Nesbit

A light and whimsical collection of poems by the celebrated children's author E Nesbit, in collaboration with Saretta Nesbit. (Summary by David Barnes)</p>Read by David Barnes, Lizzie Driver, Sarah McIntyre, Stuart Pyle, Cori Samuel, and Peter Yearsley.

Oswald, Dora, Dicky, Alice, H.O, and Noel fill their free time with entertainments that don't always turn out as they plan. But whether telling fortunes at a fete, unwittingly assisting an elopement, reforming their nasty cousin Archibald or even getting arrested, it is all good fun, and usually in a good cause.

9Nine Unlikely Tales

By E. Nesbit

Nine original and, yes, <i>unlikely</i> fairy-tales, which include stories of the arithmetic fairy, the king who became a charming villa-residence and the dreadful automatic nagging machine.<br /><br />All are classic Nesbit: charming, novel and not afraid to squeeze in a moral or two -- told with proper fairy-tale style.<br /><br />Summary by Cori

Edith Nesbit, the author of Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare, felt passionately that young children should enjoy Shakespeare's great works. She set about to retell his plays in a language that children would not only understand, but delight in. This is a marvelous introduction to the works of Shakespeare that ALL will enjoy. (Summary by Laura)

11Phoenix and the Carpet

By E. Nesbit

The Phoenix and the Carpet is a fantasy novel for children, written in 1904 by E. Nesbit. It is the second in a trilogy of novels that began with Five Children and It (1902), and follows the adventures of the same five protagonists – Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and the Lamb. Their mother buys the children a new carpet to replace the one from the nursery that was destroyed in an unfortunate fire accident. Through a series of exciting events, the children find an egg in the carpet which cracks into a talking Phoenix. The Phoenix explains that the carpet is a magical one that will grant them three wishes per day. (Summary from Wikipedia)

12Story of the Amulet (version 2)

By E. Nesbit

The Story of the Amulet is a novel for children, written in 1906 by E. Nesbit. It is the final part of a trilogy of novels that also includes Five Children and It (1902) and The Phoenix and the Carpet (1904). In it the children re-encounter the Psammead—the "it" in Five Children and It. As it no longer grants wishes to the children, however, its capacity is mainly advisory in relation to the children's other discovery, the Amulet, thus following a formula successfully established in The Phoenix and the Carpet. (Summary from Wikipedia)

13Magic World

By E. Nesbit

Talking cats, birds, fish and bells, wicked fairies, uglified princesses - adventure, magic, and more magic. A delightful collection of stories for children of all ages. <br /><br /><em>The Magic World</em> is an influential collection of twelve short stories by E. Nesbit. It was first published in book form in 1912 by Macmillan and Co. Ltd., with illustrations by H. R. Millar and Gerald Spencer Pryse. The stories, previously printed in magazines (like Blackie's Children's Annual), are typical of Nesbit's arch, ironic, clever fantasies for children. (Summary by Wikipedia and Ruth Golding)

14Book of Dragons

By E. Nesbit

A dragon who flies out of a magical book; one whose purr quiets a fussy baby; another who eats an entire pack of tame hunting-hippopotomuses: These eight dragon tales are filled with the imaginative wit of children's author Edith Nesbit. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden)

15Magic City

By E. Nesbit

Philip and Lucy discover that the city Philip has built using toys, books and household objects, has come alive. This is the account of their incredible adventures in those magical lands, where they meet characters from books and history, mythical beasts, and many other nice (and not so nice) people and creatures.<br /><br />As with all Edith Nesbit's tales, <em>The Magic City</em> has generous helpings of humour, imagination and interesting ideas, as well as the over-arching story of how a boy and girl who have unwillingly become step-brother and sister eventually learn to like each other.<br /><br />This is a story that works on many levels and will be equally enjoyed by adults and children. (Summary by Ruth Golding)

LibriVox volunteers bring you 19 recordings of <em>Through the Wood</em> by E. Nesbit. This was the Weekly Poetry project for October 11th, 2009.

17Royal Children of English History

By E. Nesbit

From the first chapter: "History is a story, a story of things that happened to real live people in our England years ago; and the things that are happening here and now, and that are put in the newspapers, will be history for little children one of these days. And the people you read about in history were real live people, who were good and bad, and glad and sorry, just as people are now-a-days."<br /><br />E. Nesbit writes about some of the people behind the names, dates and battles of English History in this lovely book for older children. The original book contains some beautiful illustrations and you can see those by clicking the 'Gutenberg' link below. Summary by Cori Samuel.

This novel describes how Edred and Elfrida Arden and their Aunt Edith embark on a treasure hunt through time - for the famous Arden family treasure. With help from the magical creature Mouldiwarp, they find a whole lot of excitement and adventure. They need to discover the missing fortune before Edred's tenth birthday - or it will never be theirs. (Summary by Neeru Iyer)

19Harding's Luck

By E. Nesbit

Harding's luck is sequel to E. Nesbit's "The House of Arden". It tells the story of Dickie Harding, a disabled boy, who one day accidentally discovers an old magic, that allows him to travel into his own past. There he meets Elfrida and Edred Arden (as told in "The House of Arden") and together they seek for a long lost treasure. (Summary by Elli)

Do you believe in magic? Caroline, Charles and Charlotte do, and nothing that happens during their summer holiday at their great uncle's house does anything to diminish that belief. There the Three C.'s find a wonderful garden and some very old books, resulting in escapades which do not necessarily please the grown-ups.<br /><br />E. Nesbit, as usual, transports us back to the hazy summer days of a well-to-do Edwardian childhood, liberally spiced with magic, humour and lessons learned.<br /><br />Published exactly 100 years ago, this is one of her least-known children's books, out of print for many years, and with no text available online at the time of recording. Yes, it's dated. Yes, it's politically incorrect. But it is delightful nonetheless. As Gore Vidal once wrote: <em>"...though a reading of E. Nesbit is hardly going to change the pattern of a nation, there is some evidence that the child who reads her will never be quite the same again, and that is probably a good thing."</em> (Introduction by Ruth Golding)<br /><br /> No online text is currently available. The reader read from her own copy of the 1911 1st edition.

21My School Days

By E. Nesbit

A short memoir about the author's school days, serialised in <i>The Girl's Own Paper</i> from October 1896 to September 1897. It includes stories about teachers, fellow pupils, the things that scared her most as a child (and even as an adult) and a vivid account of the best summer of her childhood.<br /><br />Summary by Cori Samuel.

This children's book retells twelve of Shakespeare's most popular plays as stories for children. Each of the plays are rewritten as short stories or fairy tales suitable to keep the attention of child readers or listeners. The introduction of the book cites a child's ability and desire to become familiar with the works of Shakespeare as a stepping-stone toward a greater appreciation of the actual plays later in life. (Summary by timferreira)

23Five Children and It (Version 2)

By E. Nesbit

This delightful novel begins when a family of five children moves from London to the English countryside. While playing in a gravel pit soon after the move, they discover an ancient and rather grumpy sand-fairy known as the Psammead, who agrees to grant one wish of theirs per day. The children’s wishes send them on adventure after adventure, but rarely turn out as expected. (Summary by Kara)

24Pussy and Doggy Tales

By E. Nesbit

Charming Tales about cats and dogs. (Summary by Elli)

25Literary Sense

By E. Nesbit

A collection of short stories written by the author of other literary greats such as The Railway Children, Five Children and It and The Phoenix and the Carpet. Many of her books have been made into television series or films. She wrote for both adults and children and also wrote non-fiction and poetry. (Summary by Michele Eaton)

26Alphabet of History

By Wilbur D. Nesbit

An alphabet of historical characters presented in poetical form! In their original form, the contents of this book appeared in the Chicago Sunday Tribune, which newspaper is hereby thanked for the privilege of reproducing this Alphabet (Summary from the Acknowledgment and Ann Boulais) <br><br> Who frets about the mystery<br> Enshrouding all of history<br> On reading this will, maybe, see<br> We've made it plain as A, B, C.

27Wings and the Child

By E. Nesbit

"When this book first came to my mind it came as a history and theory of the building of Magic Cities on tables, with bricks and toys and little things such as a child may find and use. But as I kept the thought by me it grew and changed, as thoughts will do, until at last it took shape as an attempt to contribute something, however small and unworthy, to the science of building a magic city in the soul of a child, a city built of all things pure and fine and beautiful." -- E. Nesbit<br><br>"This lovely book describes the practicalities of building cities (or forts, secret bases and fairytale palaces) out of household odds-and-ends. It also goes much further to speak of the importance of developing a child's imagination and other aspects of Education beyond simple instruction. Nesbit may not have realised how multicultural her own Britain was, let alone ours now, or that the wider world might be interested in this book, so please forgive some rather dated phrasing in places." -- Cori Samuel

28For Dolly, who does not Learn her Lessons

By E. Nesbit

<br />LibriVox volunteers bring you 16 recordings of <i>For Dolly, who does not Learn her Lessons</i> by E. Nesbit. This was the Weekly Poetry project for April 21st, 2013.<br /><br /> Edith Nesbit reminds us of the magic - and brevity - of childhood.

29Grim Tales

By E. Nesbit

A collection of gentle stories that draw us into that hidden world where fear is just around the next corner, and where loving hands can touch across the boundaries of death. (Summary by Peter Yearsley)

30Phoenix and the Carpet (version 2)

By E. Nesbit

Five children discover a mysterious egg in their new nursery carpet - an egg which hatches into a magical talking Phoenix! The carpet is a magic one and takes them on all sorts of adventures which never quite turn out as planned... (Summary by Helen Taylor)

"The Lark" has all the charm and freshness which have made Miss Nesbit's former novels so justly popular, and yet the story ts entirely new and original. Two girls, Jane and Lucilla, are led by Jane's guardian to entertain high hopes. The fortune, however, which Jane was to have inherited, has been lost by unlucky speculations, and the two girls have to set about earning their own livings. They experience many adventures and ups and downs of fortune before they meet with the two men who ensure their happiness and prosperity. A delightful story, well worth reading. - Summary by (from 1922 back-of-book advert)

32Story of the Amulet

By E. Nesbit

The third of the series featuring Cyril, Anthea, Robert and Jane: four children who are, as they often say, "the sort of people that wonderful things happen to". In 'Five Children and It' they were lucky enough to meet the magical, wish-granting Psammead - and in this final book they meet him once again. He guides them to an ancient Amulet that will help them find their hearts' desire - but it's only half an amulet, and seeking for the other half has them whizzing about through time on another series of amazing adventures. - Summary by Helen Taylor

33Five Children and It (Dramatic Reading)

By E. Nesbit

Finding a Psammead (sand-fairy) to grant any wish your heart desires seems like the beginning of endless delights, but as Cyril, Anthea, Robert and Jane soon discover, being beautiful, wealthy and popular can have surprising pitfalls! When it comes to wishing they had wings, lived in a besieged castle or to fight Red Indians in the English countryside, the results of their wishes lead to hilarious narrow escapes and (usually) being sent to bed.<br><br>"Five Children and It" is the first of the three "Psammead" books by Edith Nesbit, introducing the irascible sand fairy who uses the children's wishes to teach them lessons about life. This dramatised reading brings the four children and their friend vividly to life!<br><br> <b>Cast List:</b> <br><br>Narrator: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6281">Beth Thomas</a><br>Anthea: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6548">Kristin Gjerløw</a><br>Jane: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7356">Rachel</a><br>Cyril: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7315">Charlotte Duckett</a><br>Mother: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/1066">Laurie Anne Walden</a><br>Robert: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8883">Lydia</a><br>The Lamb: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9929">Zames Curran</a><br>Psammead: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8164">Rob Board</a><br>Martha: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10179">Sonia</a> <br><b>Other roles read by:</b> <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9599">Maggie Travers</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10528">K. Adrian Stroat</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10174">Matthew Travers</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9961">Mike Justice</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/167">Peter Yearsley</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10528">K. Adrian Stroat</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/174">Peter Eastman</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10146">Andrew Travers</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10494">Jennifer Fournier</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9508">Jessie Yun</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10150">Elizabeth Travers</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9647">Joseph Tabler</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8086">Mark Chulsky</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10615">Twinkle</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10459">Dillon McFarlane</a> and <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6754">ToddHW</a><br> <br>Edited by Kristin Gjerløw

34Rainbow and the Rose

By E. Nesbit

A collection of poetry in the whimsical style of Edith Nesbit, author of "The Five Children and It" and "The Railway Children". These poems are primarily for adults, although a few are written for her daughters. The majority are philosophical reflections on Edith Nesbit's life as a wife and mother, and theological reflections on Christianity and faith, the nature of the world, life and death. (Summary by Beth Thomas)

35Wet Magic

By E. Nesbit

A book about children who find magic in every day life .. and discover that mermen and mermaids actually have a whole underwater kingdom with Kings and Queens and of course Princesses. Of course you probably know these delightful children from their earlier adventures with magic, Bernard, Mavis, Kathleen, and Francis. Just normal children who believe in the fun of imagining and of magic. In this story Francis, who has always loved the idea of the sea but has never actually seen it, is very excited about going to the seashore for holiday. He finds an old aquarium and the others help him lug it home only to have their hopes dashed by Aunt Enid who was in charge temporarily. But then the magic starts when he unwittingly recites a magic charm. At the seashore the children execute a daring rescue of a supposed mermaid who 'die in captivity' and oh, lots and lots more. Enjoy these adventurous children and their wet magic in the sea. - Summary by Phil chenevert

36Wet Magic (version 2)

By E. Nesbit

Are mermaids real? Well of course they are! Just ask the four very English children who, when on vacation by the sea, find out about one being held in a circus and, since 'they die in captivity' decide on a daring midnight rescue. Is she a real mermaid? Well, help read this book and find out. Oh, and they fight sea monsters, engage in underwater battle and lots of other exciting and magical stuff. They are all mostly brave and helpful. If you like magic and water and peril and heroism, and the writing of E. Nesbit, this is the book for you.

37Phoenix and the Carpet (version 3 Dramatic Reading)

By E. Nesbit

Cyril, Robert, Anthea and Jane need a new carpet for the nursery, but it turns out to be a magic carpet containing a phoenix egg! They discover how to hatch the egg, but a magical creature with a big ego and a wishing carpet that can read but not talk leads straight to another hilarious series of adventures! Throw in a thief, a cook, a lot of cats and a cow, and stir well with a Phoenix feather for a recipe for excitement...<br><br>The second book of the "Psammead" trilogy, following on directly after "Five Children and It" sees the children once again being caught up in magic events which, despite their best intentions, cause chaos and usually result in their being sent to bed! (Summary by Beth Thomas) Narrated by <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6281">Beth Thomas</a><br> Phoenix: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/167">Peter Yearsley</a><br> Anthea: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/3536">Arielle Lipshaw</a> Cyril: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10812">Aaron M. Lebowitz</a> Robert: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8883">Lydia</a> Jane: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7356">Rachel</a> Other characters read by: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11193">Amy Deuchler</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11180">Diane Alailima</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/123">Ezwa</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11324">Jenna Eleni</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10494">Jennifer Fournier</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9478">Kangaroo</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8677">KHand</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8425">Larry Wilson</a>,<a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10614">Leanne Yau</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10179">Sonia</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6754">ToddHW</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10789">Tomas Peter</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10615">Twinkle</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11109">Vicki Hibbins</a>, <b>Edited by: </b><a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9759">Kim</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11084">Devorah Allen</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/3536">Arielle Lipshaw</a>, and <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7356">Rachel</a>

38Five Children and It (version 4)

By E. Nesbit

When four children (and their baby brother makes five) manage to uncover the long-dormant Psammead (in plain English, then, Sand-Fairy) in a gravel pit, they have the chance of one wish a day that lasts until sunset. But you should be careful what you wish for - as Cyril, Anthea, Robert and Jane find out! (Summary by James Pyle)

39Story of the Amulet (version 3 dramatic reading)

By E. Nesbit

The Five Children (from Five Children and It) are once again on holidays, but this time with no sand fairy to grant wishes - or is there? In a pet shop they meet with their friend the Psammead again, and a whirlwind adventure follows through time and space! The magical Amulet has been broken in half, and they must find and reunite the lost half with their own. But they are not the only ones seeking the power of the Amulet...<br><br>The third book of the "Psammead" Trilogy follows directly on from the event of "Five Children and It" and "The Phoenix and the Carpet". - Summary by Beth Thomas <br> Narrator: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/167">Peter Yearsley</a><br>Cyril: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10143">TenorBoy</a><br>Anthea: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6281">Beth Thomas</a><br>Robert: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11084">Devorah Allen</a><br>Jane: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/7356">Rachel</a><br>The Psammead: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8164">Rob Board</a><br>Jimmy "The Learned Gentleman": <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10789">Tomas Peter</a><br><br>Other characters read by: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/9921">April Walters</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10175">Evie Maria</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12500">Foon</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11884">Gillian Hendrie</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11916">graceahlin</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12243">Jasmin Salma</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11324">Jenna Eleni</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8677">KHand</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12402">Lee Meredith</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11772">Linda Olsen Fitak</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12478">Michael Jarvis</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8294">Monika M.C.</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11535">Nemo</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12236">RajVO</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12260">Robert Robinson</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10179">Sonia</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8879">SonOfTheExiles</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11617">Starling Reader</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11790">TJ Burns</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12240">Tyler Hulegaard</a>, <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10176">Zoe Trang</a>, <br><br><br>Audio edited by: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11084">Devorah Allen</a>

40Railway Children (version 3)

By E. Nesbit

When their father mysteriously goes away, three children and their story-writing mother leave their comfortable life in London and move to a little house, Three Chimneys, in the country. Free to roam the countryside, Peter, Bobbie, and Phil make friends and enjoy adventures in and around the nearby railway station, and wave to the passing train each day, asking it to send their love to Father. There are no magical adventures in this Nesbit story, but as usual her child characters are so realistic that you feel they are your friends!

41Railway Children (version 2 Dramatic Reading)

By E. Nesbit

Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are suddenly yanked out of their comfortable lives and removed to live in the country with only their mother and to "play at being poor". Will they ever again be allowed to have bread with butter AND jam? Why does mother spend all day frantically writing in her room? And what has happened to their father? <br><br>The Railway Children is one of Edith Nesbit's best-loved books. It has been made into five films and a musical. The story of three children making friends with everyone around them and doing their best to do good and to be good (but not always succeeding) contains no magic, but the warmth of Nesbit's storytelling permeates the book. - Summary by Beth Thomas and Wikipedia<br /><br /> Narrator: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/167">Peter Yearsley</a><br>Bobbie: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10594">Hannah Mary</a><br>Peter: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6281">Beth Thomas</a><br>Phyllis: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12243">Jasmin Salma</a><br>Mother: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11790">TJ Burns</a><br>Albert Perks (the Porter): <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12262">axcel</a><br>Station Master: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10789">Tomas Peter</a><br>Dr Forrest: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12919">GRuss</a><br>The Old Gentleman: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/4705">Algy Pug</a><br>Bill (the Engine Driver), Oldest Workman: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/2911">David Lawrence</a><br>Jimmy The Hound, Jabez Inglewood, Clergyman, Workman 3: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11417">Eva Davis</a><br>Father: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8028">Tom Geller</a><br>Mrs Viney, Spot (Bill's dog), Draper's Boy: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12500">Foon</a><br>Mrs Ransome (the Post Office Lady), Ruth (the maid), Voice 3, Maria (Bill's Wife), The Hare (a college boy): <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10614">Leanne Yau</a><br>Cart Man, Jim the Fireman, Farmer, Workman 1, Signalman, Blacksmith: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11535">Nemo</a><br>Young Man, Foreman: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12787">LikeManyWaters</a><br>Mr. Szezcpansky: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8169">tovarisch</a><br>Bill the Bargee: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8879">Son of the Exiles</a><br>Mrs Perks, Workman 2, Bailiff: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12506">Bhavya</a><br>Master Perks: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/3157">TriciaG</a><br><br>Audio edited by: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/5796?">linny</a>, and <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/11084">Devorah Allen </a></p>

42Five Children and It (Version 5)

By E. Nesbit

The book follows the journey of five children who discover a mysterious creature (called by them as It) who grants them their wishes. Join in as they ask for the craziest of wishes, which are granted true for a day! - Summary by bhavya

43Rainbow and the Rose (Version 2)

By E. Nesbit

Although Edith Nesbit is best known for her innovative children's books and classic ghost stories, she was at heart a poet. She began writing poetry at the age of 14 and published over 20 volumes of poetry during her lifetime. Her poetry was praised by authors and poets such as Algernon Swinburne, Oscar Wilde, and literary critic, Andrew Lang. Although her timeless poetry is little read today, she still ranks at 323 of the top 500 poets. - Summary by AnnaLisa

44Story of The Treasure Seekers (version 2)

By E. Nesbit

The 6 Bastable children are great at thinking up ways to restore a fallen family fortune, they soon find they had more fun and problems with the fun than finance. But the course of their lives takes an unexpected turn and they find themselves in much happier circumstances - Summary by Allie

Dormant is a gothic novel. It begins breezily enough with seven friends starting out in life. Rose, the artist, falls in love with Anthony, the chemist. Things become increasingly complicated and sinister as Anthony comes into an unexpected inheritance. He gains riches, property, position, and a secret, long lain dormant. - Summary by Amy Gramour

46Story of the Treasure Seekers (version 3)

By E. Nesbit

This story follows the six Bastable Children; Dora, Oswald, Dicky, Alice, Noel and Horace Octavius, on their adventures to help their widowed father recover the family fortune. With one of the six narrating the story, he/she will keep you guessing who until the very end. Find out how they find the treasure and save the day in this excitingly fun tale! (Summary by Sarah Hill)

"The Lark" has all the charm and freshness which have made Miss Nesbit's former novels so justly popular, and yet the story is entirely new and original. Two girls, Jane and Lucilla, are led by Jane's guardian to entertain high hopes. The fortune, however, which Jane was to have inherited, has been lost by unlucky speculations, and the two girls have to set about earning their own livings. They experience many adventures and ups and downs of fortune before they meet with the two men who ensure their happiness and prosperity. A delightful story, well worth reading. (Summary from 1922 back-of-book advert)

48Story of The Treasure Seekers (version 4, Dramatic Reading)

By E. Nesbit

The Bastables are second to none when it comes to thinking up ways to restore a fallen family fortune, but when their well-meant attempts provide more fun than finance, they know they are beaten. However, things take a turn for the better and the 6 children find them selves in much happier circumstances. - Summary by llamaart <b>Cast List:</b> Narrator: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/12980">Wayne Cook</a> Hildegarde: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/14580">MaybeCordelia</a> Oswald: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/19064">Damien Le</a> Dora: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/19584">ShrimpPhish</a> Alice: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/16615">Marie Christian</a> Dicky: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8677">K Hand</a> H.O.: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13577">Adrian Stephens</a> Noel: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/10542">David Purdy</a> Albert-Next-Door’s Uncle: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/19617">jonbuder</a> Father: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/8425">Larry Wilson</a> Albert-Next-Door: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/17752">redrun</a> Next-Door Sister #1: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/17246">Winnifred Assmann</a> Next-Door Sister #2: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/18293">Norah Nelson</a> Mrs. Leslie: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/18543">Agnes Robert Behr</a> Editor’s Boy: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6754">ToddHW</a> Newspaper Editor: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/16205">James R. Hedrick</a> Lord Tottenham: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/18782">Priamedes</a> Eliza: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/17546">Victoria Alice Bell</a> Princess Pauline: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/19104">Addy</a> Gruff Governess: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/17246">Winnifred Assmann</a> Prim Governess: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/18293">Norah Nelson</a> Mr. Rosenbaum’s Boy: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/17334">Stacey Malcolm</a> Mr. Rosenbaum: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/4705">Algy Pug</a> Dead Sailor’s Lady: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/18293">Norah Nelson</a> Mr. Mallow: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/16205">James R. Hedrick</a> Mrs. Mallow: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/13661">Lynette Caulkins</a> Butcher: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/6754">ToddHW</a> Mr. Foulkes: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/4705">Algy Pug</a> Burglar: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/16205">James R. Hedrick</a> Indian Uncle: <a href="https://librivox.org/reader/17576">Beeswaxcandle</a>

49Enchanted Castle (Version 2)

By E. Nesbit

The Enchanted Castle follows the adventures of Jerry, Jimmy and Kathleen, three children who stumble upon a mysterious hidden castle with a mysterious sleeping princess. It is only once the princess is awoken that the enchantments truly unfold and the adventure truly begins. - Summary by Damerel

50Oswald Bastable and Others

By E. Nesbit

This book is a collection of short stories about different children. Four of the stories feature the Bastable children. (Summary by Natalia )