The Blue Mountain by Edith Nesbit
The story revolves around a young boy named Jack who discovers that he has the ability to make his wishes come true. However, this power comes with a warning: each wish will be granted but at a terrible cost. As Jack learns to navigate this newfound power, he must confront the consequences of his desires and learn valuable lessons about responsibility, morality, and the importance of being careful what one wishes for.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1907 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure · 7,849 words
First lines
TONY was young Tony, and old Tony was his grandfather. This story is about young Tony, and no human being believes a word of it, unless young Tony does.
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The Blue Mountain is listed on Textopian as a novella by Edith Nesbit, dated 1907 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure
- Length: 7,849 words
- Structure: 1 section, 134 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The narrative is primarily aimed at young readers, with a focus on adventure and moral lessons.
- Fantasy — The story involves magical elements and fantastical creatures, typical of the fantasy genre.
- Adventure — The plot revolves around a series of adventurous events and challenges faced by the characters.
Tags
Fantasy · Adventure · Children's Literature · Classic · Quest · Magic · Mystery · Family · Friendship · Growing Up · Self-Discovery · Imagination