The Mixed Mine by Edith Nesbit
The story revolves around a group of children who discover a magical mine that can grant wishes. However, the wishes often come with unintended and humorous consequences. As the children navigate the complexities of their desires, they learn valuable lessons about the importance of careful consideration and the dangers of selfishness.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1913 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure · 8,934 words
First lines
The ship was first sighted off Dungeness. She was labouring heavily. Her paint was peculiar and her rig outlandish. She looked like a golden ship out of a painted picture.
'Blessed if I ever see such a rig -- nor such lines neither,' old Hawkhurst said.
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The Mixed Mine is listed on Textopian as a novel by Edith Nesbit, dated 1913 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Adventure
- Length: 8,934 words
- Structure: 1 section, 196 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th 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 exciting events and challenges faced by the characters.
Tags
Adventure · Children's Literature · Classic · Fantasy · Fiction · Juvenile Fiction · Magic · Mystery · Novel · Older Children · Quest · Romance