E. Nesbit, the celebrated English childrens author, retells Shakespeares most famous plays in an accessible and entertaining fashion. Originally styled A Home Study Course, this collection of twenty stories was intended to introduce young children to the plays of Shakespeare. It is written in a style that is both engaging and easily understood, and Nesbits admiration for the original works is apparent throughout. Whether you are learning about Shakespeare for the first time or seeking to refresh your memory, Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare is a highly enjoyable book.
E. Nesbit, the celebrated English childrens author, retells Shakespeares most famous plays in an accessible and entertaining fashion. Originally style...
Set in and around a country railway station at the turn of the twentieth century, the plight of the railway children grappling with their new environment is imaginatively brought to life for a modern audience while losing nothing of the original spirit of humour, tension, adventure and the final triumph of good over evil.
Set in and around a country railway station at the turn of the twentieth century, the plight of the railway children grappling with their new environm...
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republ...
Edith Nesbit (1958 - 1924) was an English poet and author known for her children's books. She is credited with writing over 60 books for children. Nesbit was co-founder of the Fabian Society, which later became the Labour Party. Nesbit wrote about the real world not a fantasyland. She invented the children's adventure story. A golden phoenix and a magic carpet take four children on exotic adventures as close as home and as far away as a desert island. This book is recommended for children in grades 4 to 7.
Edith Nesbit (1958 - 1924) was an English poet and author known for her children's books. She is credited with writing over 60 books for children. Nes...
Large mixed cast of children and adults. May be played by 5m 5f, plus extras.
Various simple settings on an open stage
E. Nesbit's well-loved tale of the three Victorian children sent to live in the countryside with their mother after their father has been disgraced for supposedly betraying his country's secrets is brought vividly to life in this new adaptation, losing nothing of the original spirit of humor, tension, adventure and the final triumph of good over evil. The addition of songs to the action helps to highlight in particular Bobbie's rite of passage to adulthood from...
Large mixed cast of children and adults. May be played by 5m 5f, plus extras.
The third issue of FORGOTTEN FANTASY featured part 3 of "The Goddess of Atvatabar," by William R. Bradshaw -- a rare fantasy novel reprinted for the first time. Plus short works by H.G. Wells ("The Valley of Spiders"), Nathaniel Hawthorne ("The Birthmark"), and E. Nesbit ("Man-Size in Marble").
The third issue of FORGOTTEN FANTASY featured part 3 of "The Goddess of Atvatabar," by William R. Bradshaw -- a rare fantasy novel reprinted for the f...
Edith Nesbit (1958 - 1924) was an English poet and author known for her children's books. She is credited with writing over 60 books for children. Nesbit was co-founder of the Fabian Society, which later became the Labour Party. Nesbit wrote about the real world not a fantasyland. She invented the children's adventure story. Five English children find a remarkable sand fairy who grants all wishes. Unfortunately, getting their wishes fails to bring satisfaction. The 12 books in this series are suggested for children in upper Elementary school.
Edith Nesbit (1958 - 1924) was an English poet and author known for her children's books. She is credited with writing over 60 books for children. Nes...
Edith Nesbit (1958 - 1924) was an English poet and author known for her childrens books. She is credited with writing over 60 books for children. Nesbit was co-founder of the Fabian Society, which later became the Labour Party. Nesbit wrote about the real world not a fantasyland. She invented the childrens adventure story. Poems in this collection include The Return, For Dolly--Who does not Learn her Lessons, Questions, The Daisies, The Touchstone, The December Rose, The Fire, Song, A Parting, The Gift of Life, Incompatibilities, The Stolen God--Lazarus to Dives, Winter, Sea-Shells,...
Edith Nesbit (1958 - 1924) was an English poet and author known for her childrens books. She is credited with writing over 60 books for children. Ne...
Edith Nesbit (1958 - 1924) was an English poet and author known for her children's books. She is credited with writing over 60 books for children. Nesbit was co-founder of the Fabian Society, which later became the Labour Party. Nesbit wrote about the real world not a fantasyland. She invented the children's adventure story. During the winter holiday, three English siblings Gerald, Jimmy, and Kathleen, with their friend, Mabel, discover a magic ring that leads them on strange adventures. They try to control the powers of the ring and solve the mystery of the enchanted castle. Published in...
Edith Nesbit (1958 - 1924) was an English poet and author known for her children's books. She is credited with writing over 60 books for children. Nes...
Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children.
Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Po...
