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Phoenix (Mythical bird) -- Juvenile fiction Books
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E. (Edith) Nesbit
The Phoenix and the Carpet
"The Phoenix and the Carpet" by E. Nesbit is a fantasy novel published in 1904. When five siblings accidentally destroy their nursery carpet with fireworks, their parents buy a replacement that contains a mysterious glowing egg. The egg hatches into a talking Phoenix, who reveals the carpet is magical and can grant three wishes daily. The children embark on exotic adventures across time and space, accompanied by their vain and eccentric feathered companion, though their magical gifts prove more fragile than expected.
Edward Ormondroyd
David and the Phoenix
"David and the Phoenix" by Edward Ormondroyd is a children's novel published in 1957. When young David climbs the mountains near his new home, he encounters a magnificent phoenix being pursued by a determined scientist. The mythical bird decides to educate David about legendary creatures, leading them on adventures involving gryphons, sea monsters, witches, and other magical beings. As their friendship deepens, they must outwit the scientist while facing an inevitable moment tied to the phoenix's ancient tradition.
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