The Nesbit, E. (Edith) 1858-1924 creator text utu 1997 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Phoenix and the Carpet" by E. Nesbit is a fantasy novel published in 1904. When five siblings accidentally destroy their nursery carpet with fireworks, their parents buy a replacement that contains a mysterious glowing egg. The egg hatches into a talking Phoenix, who reveals the carpet is magical and can grant three wishes daily. The children embark on exotic adventures across time and space, accompanied by their vain and eccentric feathered companion, though their magical gifts prove more fragile than expected. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Phoenix_and_the_Carpet Release date is 1997-03-01 Produced by Jo Churcher, and David Widger Original publication data not identified Fantasy fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Magic -- Juvenile fiction Great Britain -- History -- Edward VII, 1901-1910 -- Juvenile fiction Phoenix (Mythical bird) -- Juvenile fiction PR PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/836 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/836 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133036.0 836