The Magic World

About this book

A boy discovers that becoming a cat is a more complicated adventure than he imagined. Other children find that a wrong turn, a careless wish or an unusual object can briefly change the laws of their lives.

E. Nesbit's stories make the supernatural feel at home in nurseries, gardens and railway journeys. Their magic is often inconvenient, and the children must improvise with whatever common sense they possess. The collection combines brisk humour with affection for those who find themselves caught in impossible situations. Its surprises arrive before anyone has time to make a sensible plan.