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Wet Magic
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781026078402
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 290
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Wet Magic is a captivating children's fantasy novel by the celebrated author E. Nesbit. The story follows the adventures of four siblings-Francis, Mavis, Bernard, and Kathleen-whose ordinary seaside holiday takes an extraordinary turn when they rescue a mermaid from a traveling circus. This act of kindness grants them entry into the wondrous underwater kingdom of Merland, a world filled with breathtaking beauty and unexpected danger.
As the children navigate this hidden realm, they become embroiled in an epic conflict between the noble Mer-people and the treacherous Under-folk. Guided by their new aquatic friends, the siblings must display courage and wit to help restore peace to the ocean depths. Known for her ability to blend domestic reality with high-stakes enchantment, Nesbit crafts a narrative that explores themes of bravery, loyalty, and the boundless power of the imagination.
A classic of Edwardian literature, Wet Magic remains a testament to the enduring appeal of the child's eye view of magic. Readers of all ages will be swept away by the vivid world-building and the timeless charm of an adventure where the impossible becomes possible through a simple splash of water.
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