The Phoenix and the Carpet

This classic Edwardian fantasy novel, the second in a beloved trilogy, follows the five children from "Five Children and It" as they encounter a magnificent, yet arrogant, Phoenix and a wish-granting magic carpet. Their adventures take them from London to exotic lands, often leading to unexpected and humorous predicaments. While filled with wonder and imagination, the book also subtly explores themes of sibling dynamics, responsibility, and the consequences of wishes. Parents should be aware of some dated social class and racial stereotypes present in the original text, which reflect the time it was written. It's an engaging read-aloud for younger children and an independent read for older elementary students.

Five British children discover in their new carpet an egg, which hatches into a phoenix that takes them on a series of fantastic adventures around the world.