| Author |
Nesbit, E. (Edith), 1858-1924 |
| Illustrator |
Millar, H. R. (Harold Robert), 1869-1942 |
| Title |
The Magic City
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 91.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Magic City" by E. Nesbit is a children’s novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows young Philip Haldane, who faces a dramatic shift in his life after his sister, Helen, decides to remarry. As he grapples with feelings of loss and jealousy towards his new companion, Lucy, Philip eventually finds himself transported into a fantastical city that he built from his imagination, embarking on an adventure intertwined with charm and magic. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to Philip and his sister Helen, who share a close and playful bond. Their lives take a tumultuous turn as Helen prepares to marry another man, introducing a new dynamic that Philip struggles to accept. After a series of emotional events, he discovers a hidden escape into a city that mirrors his own creations, leading to encounters that test his bravery and character. The opening portion establishes the emotional stakes, setting the stage for Philip’s fantastical journey and the challenges he must face in the magical realm as he learns about friendship, responsibility, and self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fantasy literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20606 |
| Release Date |
Feb 16, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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