Edith Nesbit was a popular children's author of the late Victorian and early Edwardian eras in Britain. Though she was writing more than a century ago, her books nevertheless remain popular and are generally still in print.
The House of Arden was published in 1908. Like her other tales, such as Five Children and It, the story takes quite ordinary children and plunges them into fantastical adventures.
In this book, two children named Edred and Elfrida discover that due to the death of a distant relative, young Edred is now Lord of Arden. They discover a way to summon up the mascot of the House, a white mole, who enables them to travel back through time in search of the family treasure.
Perfect for readers who love classic children's fantasy adventures filled with magic, mystery, and time-traveling excitement! E. Nesbit's timeless storytelling combines ordinary siblings with extraordinary adventures, creating the kind of enchanting tale that has captivated young readers for over a century.
