Product Overview
When young Philip Haldane and his new step-sister Lucy (whom he resents) are
magically transported to a magic city (created by Philip from odds and ends
from about the house), they find themselves on an incredible enchanted
adventure rifled with winged horses, ancient buildings and magic islands.How
Philip and Lucy come to forge a friendship and work together to save the Magic
City from impending disaster makes for a riveting, enchanting tale.First
published in 1910, The Magic City is one of Nesbit's most magical and
delightful tales. With all 27 original black-and-white pictures by H.R.
Millar. Read more
Details
- Publisher : Books of Wonder
- Publication date : January 1, 1996
- Edition : First Edition
- Language : English
- Print length : 256 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0929605624
- ISBN-13 : 23
- Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 6.25 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches
- Customer Reviews: 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 161 ratings
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On Apr 18, 2026 at 21:46:27 PDT, seller added the following information:Edith Nesbit's 1910 novel The Magic City follows young Philip Haldane, who initially resents his new stepsister Lucy. When the two children are mysteriously transported into an enchanted city that Philip has constructed from household objects and odds and ends, they embark on an extraordinary adventure. Within this magical realm, they encounter winged horses, ancient structures, and mystical islands while navigating a landscape born from Philip's imagination. The narrative centers on how Philip and Lucy must overcome their initial animosity and learn to work together effectively. As they explore the Magic City, they discover that the realm faces an impending threat, and their cooperation becomes essential to saving it from disaster. Through their shared trials and adventures, the estranged siblings gradually develop a genuine friendship. Published during the Edwardian era, this work exemplifies Nesbit's talent for blending imaginative fantasy elements with character development and emotional growth. The novel was illustrated by H.R. Millar with twenty-seven original black-and-white drawings that enhanced the narrative's fantastical elements. Nesbit was a prolific children's author known for her ability to create vivid magical worlds that entertained young readers while exploring themes of personal development and relationship building. The Magic City remains representative of her most accomplished work in the fantasy genre, demonstrating her skill at constructing immersive secondary worlds and compelling character arcs