{ "item_title" : "The Magic City", "item_author" : [" Edith Nesbit", "Andrew C Whitmore "], "item_description" : "Step into a world where imagination becomes reality in The Magic City, one of Edith Nesbit's most inventive and enchanting children's fantasies.Philip is a lonely and imaginative boy who loves creating extraordinary cities from whatever he can find-books, boxes, blocks, ornaments, and everyday household objects. His carefully constructed worlds are more than simple games to him; they are places where his creativity can flourish and where everything seems to belong exactly where he puts it. But when changes in his family life leave him feeling uncertain and displaced, Philip discovers that the remarkable city he has built may hold far more magic than he ever imagined.Drawn into a strange and wonderful realm where his creations have taken on a life of their own, Philip finds himself surrounded by unexpected wonders, curious inhabitants, mysterious challenges, and adventures that demand more than imagination alone. In this extraordinary world, courage, resourcefulness, loyalty, and the ability to understand others become just as important as cleverness.First published in 1910, The Magic City showcases Edith Nesbit's distinctive gift for blending the ordinary world of childhood with the fantastic. Everyday objects and familiar surroundings become gateways to adventure, while the logic of children's play transforms into the rules of an entire magical world. Nesbit's storytelling combines humor, excitement, warmth, and a wonderfully playful sense of possibility.Beneath its imaginative adventures, the novel explores themes that remain meaningful to readers today: adapting to change, overcoming jealousy and loneliness, learning to cooperate, discovering empathy, and finding one's place in a changing world. Philip's journey is not simply through a magical landscape but also toward greater confidence, understanding, and maturity.Readers who enjoy classic fantasy, magical kingdoms, imaginative quests, and stories in which ordinary life suddenly opens into something extraordinary will find much to love in this timeless tale. Nesbit creates a world filled with wonder without losing sight of the very real emotions of childhood, making the story engaging for younger readers while offering charm and insight for adults returning to classic literature.Inventive, whimsical, and filled with the spirit of adventure, The Magic City is a celebration of the creative power of childhood-the ability to look at familiar things and see possibilities no one else has noticed.Perfect for readers who enjoy classic children's fantasy, imaginative adventures, magical worlds, and timeless stories of courage and discovery, The Magic City remains a delightful example of Edith Nesbit's enduring influence on fantasy literature.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/80/934/053/1809340535_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "15.99", "online_price" : "15.99", "our_price" : "15.99", "club_price" : "15.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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