
THE WOULDBEGOODS - By E. NESBIT - ILLUSTRATED BY - REGINALD B. BIRCH
ILLUSTRATIONS
THE WOULDBEGOODS
THE JUNGLE
THE WOULDBEGOODS
BILL'S TOMBSTONE
THE TOWER OF MYSTERY
THE WATER-WORKS
THE CIRCUS
LIST OF ANIMALS REQUISITE FOR THE CIRCUS WE ARE GOING TO HAVE
A lively group of six brothers and sisters—Oswald, Dora, Dicky, Alice, Noël and little H.O.—find themselves thrust from a modest home into a grand Blackheath house after their father’s fortunes improve. The children, still fresh from their treasure‑seeking adventures, marvel at the new rooms, gardens and modern comforts, yet their curiosity and playful spirit quickly test the bounds of their privileged surroundings.
As they explore the house, the siblings discover hidden nooks, forgotten items and a handful of quirky servants who become unwitting participants in their mischievous schemes. Their attempts to restore order after harmless mischief only deepen their bond, while the ever‑watchful Indian uncle offers gentle guidance. The story captures the blend of youthful exuberance, family loyalty and the gentle humor that arises when a bustling brood learns what it truly means to make a house feel like home.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (414K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
May 21, 2010
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1858–1924
Best known for blending everyday family life with sudden magic and adventure, this classic author helped shape modern children's fantasy. Her stories, including The Railway Children and Five Children and It, still feel lively, funny, and warmly human.
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