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The Edith Nesbit Library

The Edith Nesbit Library

Written by: Edith Nesbit
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Here is a library where the shelves are never quite still, and the books, if treated kindly, will open of their own accord. In The Edith Nesbit Library, her beloved stories are read aloud in full: tales of brave children, troublesome wishes, enchanted castles, railway adventures, dragons, phoenixes, and other impossible things that have a habit of becoming true before tea-time. Step inside, sit very quietly, and listen.Public domain
Episodes
  • The Story of the Amulet Chapter 1 - The Psammead

    The Story of the Amulet Chapter 1 - The Psammead
    Sep 23 2026
    In which four children, left in the care of a kindly but unimaginative nurse in London, discover their old friend the Psammead, a curious and ancient sand-fairy, trapped in a pet-shop, and set about rescuing it amidst the bustling city streets. They find their dull holiday plans brightened by the presence of this odd creature, whose company promises adventures beyond mere wishes.
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    29 mins
  • The Phoenix and the Carpet Chapter 12 - The End of the End

    The Phoenix and the Carpet Chapter 12 - The End of the End
    Sep 22 2026
    In which the children face the impending loss of their beloved magic carpet and the mysterious disappearance of the Lamb, leading to a tender and sorrowful farewell to the golden Phoenix amidst preparations for its final resting. They find consolation in a surprising and generous gift, a parting token that brings to a close their extraordinary adventures yet leaves their hearts full of wonder.
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    31 mins
  • The Phoenix and the Carpet Chapter 11 - The Beginning of the End

    The Phoenix and the Carpet Chapter 11 - The Beginning of the End
    Sep 21 2026
    In which the children’s magic carpet, though much mended and dabbed with hair tonic, draws their mother’s gentle disapproval as it shows the wear of their lively play; a delightful evening at the theatre with the Phoenix leads to an unexpected and rather alarming adventure involving smoke and fire, all resolved by the bird’s mysterious powers. In the quiet after the excitement, the children contemplate the consequences of their companion’s fiery nature and the fate of the carpet that has served them so well.
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    26 mins
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