The Magic World by E. Nesbit

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Author Nesbit, E. (Edith), 1858-1924
Illustrator Millar, H. R. (Harold Robert), 1869-1942
Illustrator Pryse, Gerald Spencer, 1882-1956
Title The Magic World
Note Reading ease score: 90.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Contents The cat-hood of Maurice -- The mixed mine -- Accidental magic -- The princess and the hedge-pig -- Septimus Septimusson -- The white cat -- Belinda and Bellamant -- Justnowland -- The related muff -- The aunt and Amabel -- Kenneth and the carp -- The magician's heart.
Credits Produced by Suzanne Shell, David Wilson and the Online
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Summary "The Magic World" by E. Nesbit is a collection of children's fantasy stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of imagination and transformation, with children experiencing adventures that blur the lines between reality and magic. The opening story introduces Maurice, a mischievous boy who finds himself in an unusual predicament involving his family cat, Lord Hugh Cecil, leading to transformative experiences that challenge his understanding of cruelty and empathy. At the start of "The Magic World," we are introduced to Maurice, who gets into trouble for his playful cruelty towards Lord Hugh, the family cat. After a series of mischief, Maurice’s father decides to send him away to a strict school, prompting Maurice to unintentionally turn himself into a cat after a conversation with Lord Hugh. As a cat, he struggles with his new identity, dealing with a sardine tin tied to his tail and the consequent adventures and misadventures he encounters. The early narrative sets the tone for whimsical exploration, humor, and the moral lessons that will develop through Maurice's magical transformation and eventual realization of empathy and friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Short stories
Subject Children's stories, English
Subject Magic -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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