The Wonderful Garden; or, The Three Cs: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Wonderful Garden; or, The Three Cs is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Nesbit, E. (Edith) (1858–1924).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Wonderful Garden; or, The Three Cs" by E. Nesbit is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the adventures of three siblings—Caroline, Charles, and Charlotte—as they navigate life in a grey house while their parents are away in India. The children's collective longing for color and excitement leads them to explore a mysterious garden and engage with various whimsical and magical elements. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Caroline on her birthday, where she receives numerous gifts that spark her creativity and desire for adventure. Along with her siblings, the Stanmore children spend time decorating their muted space with vibrant items. Their journey begins with a surprise trip to visit their estranged Great-Uncle Charles in the country, where they hope to find excitement and perhaps magic. As the children settle into their new surroundings, they discover a secret passage to a beautiful garden which becomes a focal point of their adventures, leading to inquiries about magic and the mysteries that lie within their Uncle's home and its magical inheritance.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Wonderful Garden; or, The Three Cs
- Author credits: Nesbit, E. (Edith) (1858–1924)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Books and reading -- Juvenile fiction
- Flowers -- Juvenile fiction
- Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
- Magic -- Juvenile fiction
- Runaway children -- Juvenile fiction
- Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
- Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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