The Phoenix and the Carpet

A heart-warming children's classic featuring brand new illustrations, sure to delight readers young and old. 'The Phoenix and the Carpet' is the sequel to Edith Nesbit's beloved 'Five Children and It', and the second book in the Psammead trilogy. When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and Lamb find a mysterious egg, the adventure of a lifetime begins. With the help of their magical new friend, the Phoenix, the five siblings travel to exotic lands, befriending royalty, rescuing treasures and meeting one hundred and ninety-nine cats!