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The Magic City
The Magic City: Original Illustrated (b&w) Version of Edith Nesbit's Tale from Decades Ago (Some Reviewers Call it Harry Potter-like) (Timeless Classic Books) | E. Nesbit
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The Magic City revolves around a character named Philip. After Philip's older sister and sole family member Helen marries, he goes off to live with his new step sister Lucy. He has trouble adjusting at first, thrown into a world different (…more)
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If you enjoy children's fantasy books, you need to add Edith Nesbit to your must-read pile. The Magic City is a classic hero story written by "the pioneer of fantasy for children." It's very British, a bit old fashioned, but much worth reading. I look forward to reading more Nesbit soon.

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"If I can't be a hero I'll try to behave like one."