The Magic City: Illustrated Children’s Fantasy Adventure Classic

The Magic City: Illustrated Children’s Fantasy Adventure Classic

This illustrated giftable edition of a classic imaginative children’s fantasy novel features H. R. Millar’s original artwork, a unique collectible cover, premium formatting, and an exclusive afterword. It's a magical toy city adventure perfect for readers who love fantasy, quest stories, and classic tales of bravery and friendship. Key Features: Illustrated Edition: Includes H. R. Millar’s charming illustrations that bring Philip’s magical city and its strange wonders to life. - Perfect Gift: A treasured keepsake for young readers, nostalgia lovers, and anyone who values classic fantasy. - Unique Collectible Cover: An original design that captures the wonder and mystery of the toy city and stands out on any shelf. - Enhanced Readability: Generously sized text and optimized line spacing—larger than in standard editions—for comfortable, strain-free reading. - Premium Formatting: Elegant layouts designed for both paperback and hardcover formats to ensure beautiful presentation. - Exclusive Afterword: A newly written in-depth afterword exploring E. Nesbit’s vision, themes, and the novel’s lasting influence in fantasy literature. The Magic City tells how Philip Haldane, feeling lonely after his sister’s marriage, builds a city of toys, books, bowls, and blocks—only to find himself drawn into that city and its complex world. Joined by his reluctant step-sister Lucy, Philip must face seven great deeds, confront strange creatures, solve puzzles of loyalty and courage, and ultimately learn that imagination and friendship can reshape even the most bewildering change. This edition aims to honour the original magical fantasy quest while offering a giftable version designed for delight and lasting appreciation.