Nesbit, E. (Edith)

The Magic World

Maurice Basingstoke loves teasing his cat, Lord Hugh—until a strange magical punishment turns the tables. Suddenly, Maurice must live as the very creature he tormented, and the experience forces him to see cruelty, fear, and kindness in a new way. Edith Nesbit’s classic blends comic fantasy, clever reversals, and a clear moral lesson in a lively old-fashioned style. It’s a memorable story for readers who enjoy imaginative magic with real consequences.