Nesbit, E. (Edith)

The Phoenix and the Carpet

When a fireworks mishap leads the children to a mysterious carpet, they uncover a strange egg and soon meet a golden Phoenix unlike any other. What follows is a playful, tender classic: a wish-filled adventure with comic chaos, a lost baby, and a farewell that leaves the family changed. E. Nesbit’s story blends mischief, warmth, and old-fashioned magic into a memorable tale of loyalty and wonder.