Wet Magic: A Classic Children's Fantasy Adventure of Mermaids, Magic, and an Underwater World - Couverture souple

Edith Nesbit

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ISBN 10 : 1809340551 ISBN 13 : 9781809340559

Editeur : Timeless Tale Co., 2026

Synopsis

What if the sea concealed a magical world just beyond the reach of ordinary eyes?

Wet Magic by Edith Nesbit is a delightful classic children's fantasy filled with mermaids, underwater wonders, unexpected danger, humor, and the irresistible sense that extraordinary adventures can begin in the most ordinary places.

During a seaside holiday, four children-Francis, Mavis, Bernard, and Kathleen-find themselves drawn into an adventure far stranger than anything they could have imagined. Their discovery of a mermaid opens the door to a hidden realm beneath the waves, where the familiar rules of everyday life no longer apply. What begins with curiosity soon becomes a journey into a remarkable underwater world inhabited by unusual creatures, mysterious beings, and surprises waiting around every corner.

As the children venture deeper into this enchanted realm, they encounter both wonder and uncertainty. The sea becomes more than a beautiful landscape: it is a world with its own inhabitants, customs, conflicts, and mysteries. Courage, loyalty, friendship, and quick thinking become increasingly important as the young adventurers navigate situations that are by turns amusing, strange, exciting, and dangerous.

Edith Nesbit brings to Wet Magic the imaginative storytelling that has made her one of the enduring voices of classic children's literature. Rather than separating magic completely from ordinary life, she allows the fantastic to emerge naturally from the everyday world. A simple holiday by the sea can become the beginning of an astonishing adventure, and children who might otherwise be exploring the shore suddenly find themselves confronting possibilities that adults would scarcely believe.

Nesbit's young characters are curious, energetic, imperfect, and wonderfully believable. They argue, make decisions, ask questions, take risks, and face the consequences of their curiosity. Their personalities give the story warmth and humor, while the magical setting provides a constant sense of discovery. The result is a fantasy that combines the excitement of exploration with the charm of a traditional seaside adventure.

First published in the early twentieth century, Wet Magic remains an imaginative journey for readers who enjoy classic fantasy, magical creatures, mermaid stories, and adventures in mysterious worlds. Its combination of humor and wonder makes it appealing to young readers as well as adults returning to the imaginative classics of childhood.

At its heart, the novel celebrates curiosity, courage, companionship, and the possibility that the world may contain far more magic than we normally notice. Nesbit invites readers to look beyond the surface of the sea and imagine what might exist beneath it-a kingdom of strange creatures, hidden dangers, unexpected friendships, and adventures waiting to be discovered.

For readers who love timeless children's fantasy, underwater kingdoms, mermaids, magical journeys, and stories in which ordinary children encounter extraordinary worlds, Wet Magic offers a charming escape beneath the waves.

Enter Edith Nesbit's enchanting underwater world and discover a classic adventure where the sea is only the beginning.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Timeless Tale Co.
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1809340551
• ISBN 13: 9781809340559
• Reliure: Paperback
• Nombre de pages: 146
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible