The Story of the Treasure Seekers
The Story of the Treasure Seekers by Edith Nesbit is a children's novel published in 1899. The book follows the adventures of four siblings - Cyril, Anthea, Robert, and Jane - who are on a quest to find their father's lost treasure. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including a mischievous imp named Psamathos and a mysterious old man known only as "The Magician." Through their journey, the siblings learn valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and the importance of never giving up on their dreams.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1907 · Genre: Children's Literature, Adventure, Comedy · 16 chapters · 64,246 words
First lines
This is the story of the different ways we looked for treasure, and I think when you have read it you will see that we were not lazy about the looking.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edith Nesbit
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Adventure, Comedy, Family
- Length: 64,246 words
- Structure: 16 chapters, 1,208 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The novel is about six children who look for different ways to bring their family back to a state of wealth, making it relatable and comprehensible for young readers.
- Adventure — The children engage in a series of adventures to find a treasure.
- Comedy — The novel contains various funny and humorous incidents, allowing it to be classified as a comedy.
- Family — The overarching theme of the novel revolves around the strong bond between family members, especially among the six siblings.
Tags
adventure · children · treasure · siblings · imagination · victorian · family · friendship · humor · exploration · creativity · narrative
Contents
- The Council of Ways and Means
- Digging for Treasure
- Being Detectives
- Good Hunting
- The Poet and the Editor
- Noël's Princess
- Being Bandits
- Being Editors
- The G. B
- Lord Tottenham
- Castilian Amoroso
- The Nobleness of Oswald
- The Robber and the Burglar
- The Divining-Rod
- "Lo, the Poor Indian!"
- The End of the Treasure-Seeking