The Phoenix and the Carpet by E. Nesbit

The Phoenix and the Carpet

Five Children #2

E. Nesbit with Bruce Coville, H.R. Millar

320 pages first pub 1904 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
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After an accidental fire, a new carpet is placed in the play room to replace the one that was destroyed. While playing, the children find an egg in the carpet. The egg hatches into a talking phoenix, that explains that the carpet is magical, and w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 648 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 92%
adventurous 85%
funny 28%
challenging 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 20%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 33% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

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3.79

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