The Story of the Amulet
The Story of the Amulet
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
London, England • Edwardian Era
1996
YA
8-12 years
Super Short Summary
In E. Nesbit's The Story of the Amulet, children embark on time-traveling adventures using a magical amulet. Their journey aims to reunite with their family and restore balance to their world. Guided by ancient wisdom and new friendships, the group explores diverse cultures and historical periods while seeking the amulet's missing half for a complete restoration.
Fantastical
Adventurous
Nostalgic
Playful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
E. Nesbit's The Story of the Amulet enchants with imaginative storytelling and whimsical charm, captivating both children and adults. Readers praise its blend of adventure, historical elements, and timeless themes of friendship and courage. However, some find the pacing inconsistent, and the language reflects its early 20th-century origins, posing challenges for modern readers.
Who Should Read The Story of the Amulet?
A reader drawn to The Story of the Amulet by E. Nesbit likely enjoys imaginative tales featuring magical adventures and time travel. Fans of C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia or Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland will appreciate its blend of whimsy and classic fantasy elements.
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Loved it
Mixed feelings
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E. Nesbit's book The Story of the Amulet was published in 1906 and is the final installment of her Psammead trilogy, which also includes Five Children and It and The Phoenix and the Carpet.
The book features a time travel theme, which was a relatively unusual concept for children's literature at the time, setting a precedent for later works in the genre.
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Illustrations for the book were done by H. R. Millar, whose artwork added a distinctive visual charm to Nesbit's magical and adventurous narrative.
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Novel • Fiction
London, England • Edwardian Era
1996
YA
8-12 years
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