A young boy named Philip discovers a magical artifact that allows him to create a miniature city, which he populates with tiny people from his village. As the city grows and prospers, Philip learns valuable lessons about responsibility, morality, and the consequences of playing God. However, things take a dark turn when the villagers begin to develop their own free will, leading to chaos and destruction in the Magic City.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1910 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure · 12 chapters