{"product_id":"2026770001786-secondhand-the-magic-city","title":"The Magic City","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beloved classic of children's fantasy literature, The Magic City chronicles the imaginative adventures of Philip, a lonely boy who constructs an elaborate miniature city out of household objects — books, chess pieces, and candlesticks — only to find himself magically transported inside it. E. Nesbit's signature blend of whimsy and wonder transforms this enchanted world into a sprawling kingdom filled with strange laws, unexpected allies, and daring quests that Philip must complete to earn his way home. The narrative unfolds with a playful, inventive tone that balances gentle humor with genuine stakes, keeping young readers thoroughly captivated. Nesbit masterfully illustrates how imagination itself can be both a refuge and a responsibility, weaving themes of loneliness, belonging, and courage into every chapter. First published in 1910, the novel stands as one of her most inventive works, cementing her legacy as a foundational voice in the tradition of British children's fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839395934427,"sku":"2026770001786-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/f5000a31-448a-4a50-9341-abd21ae4a5db.png?v=1780561673","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770001786-secondhand-the-magic-city","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}