Enid Blyton's The Wishing Chair is a timeless classic children's book that has captivated generations of young readers with its charming stories of adventure, magic, and friendship. Originally published in 1937, the book is a collection of stories that follow the adventures of siblings Mollie and Peter, who discovers a magical wishing chair that takes them on incredible journeys to enchanted lands and far-off kingdoms. This book set contains beautifully illustrated chapters from the original The Wishing Chair book, ideal for children who are just beginning their reading journey.
The stories in The Wishing Chair are wonderfully imaginative and full of fun and excitement, making them perfect for young readers who enjoy a good adventure. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which tells a different story. In each chapter, Mollie and Peter embark on a new adventure, often accompanied by their mischievous pixie friend.
Titles in This Set:
- A Wishing-Chair Adventure: Off on a Holiday Adventure
- A Wishing-Chair Adventure: A Daring School Rescue
- A Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Royal Birthday Party
- A Wishing-Chair Adventure: A Summertime Mystery
- A Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Witch's Lost Cat
- A Wishing-Chair Adventure: Home for Half-Term
- A Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Goblin and the Lost Ring
- A Wishing-Chair Adventure: Santa Claus and the Wishing-Chair
One of the most appealing things about The Wishing Chair is the sense of wonder and magic that pervades each story. From flying through the clouds to meeting talking animals and helping fairy princesses, Mollie and Peter's adventures are filled with enchantment and whimsy. The book also has a lovely sense of humour, with plenty of silly moments and clever wordplay to keep young readers engaged and entertained.
Another strength of The Wishing Chair is its timeless appeal. Despite being written over 80 years ago, the book still feels fresh and relevant today. Blyton's writing is clear and straightforward, making the stories easy to follow for young readers, while still being engaging and entertaining for adults.
Perhaps one of the most enduring aspects of The Wishing Chair is its emphasis on the importance of friendship and kindness. Mollie and Peter are always willing to help those in need, whether it's a lost princess or a talking elephant. Their willingness to lend a hand and their kind hearts are qualities that young readers can aspire to emulate.
The Wishing Chair is a wonderful children's book that is sure to delight young readers with its charming stories of magic and adventure. Whether read aloud by parents or enjoyed independently by young readers, the book is a timeless classic that is sure to be enjoyed for generations to come.
Enid Blyton:
Enid Blyton (1897-1968) was a British children's author who wrote over 800 books in her lifetime, selling over 600 million copies worldwide. Her books were known for their whimsical and adventurous nature, as well as their memorable characters and lively writing style. Some of her most famous works include The Famous Five, the Secret Seven, and The Adventures of the Wishing Chair. Blyton's influence on children's literature and her ability to capture the imaginations of young readers remains undeniable.
From the publisher:
A Wishing-Chair Adventure: Off on a Holiday Adventure
A full-colour short story taken from the magical Wishing-Chair series. Perfect for new readers. Be whisked away!
When Mollie and Peter go to buy their mother a birthday present, they discover the most extraordinary thing: a chair that can fly and grant wishes!
And on a stiflingly hot summer day in the playroom, what better adventure to have than to fly high above the mountains and seaside in search of the Land of Goodness Knows Where!
A Wishing-Chair Adventure: A Daring School Rescue
Molly and Peter are ever so lucky. They have a magical wishing chair that will fly them to fairy-tale lands and grant them any wish they, please!
But on a mission to find their missing toys, the children are captured and made to attend the very strict school for bad brownies! However, will they escape and find the wishing chair again?
A Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Royal Birthday Party
When Mollie and Peter go to buy their mother a birthday present, they discover the most extraordinary thing: a chair that can fly and grant wishes!
Together with their friend Binky the Pixie, Mollie and Peter wish to become a prince and princess for the day, celebrating the birthday of Princess Peronell at the royal palace. But whatever do you give a princess for their birthday?
A Wishing-Chair Adventure: A Summertime Mystery
Never in their wildest dreams, could Mollie and Peter have imagined something so wonderful as a magic Wishing Chair that will fly you anywhere and grant your every wish!
Join Mollie and Peter on a perilous trip to a disappearing island and meet a mysterious wizard carried on the wind.
A Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Witch's Lost Cat
Never in their wildest dreams, could Mollie and Peter have imagined something so wonderful as a magic Wishing-Chair that will fly you anywhere and grant your every wish!
And so when their little black cat, Whiskers, goes missing, they know just who to call upon to help them find her!
A Wishing-Chair Adventure: Home for Half-Term
Mollie and Peter are very lucky - they have a Wishing Chair that will fly them to any magical land and grant them their every wish!
And so when they arrive home from school for the half-term holidays, they can't wait to embark on their next adventure!
A Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Goblin and the Lost Ring
Never in their wildest dreams, could Mollie and Peter have imagined something so wonderful as a magic Wishing Chair that will fly you anywhere and grant your every wish!
And so when a goblin steals their mother's ring, they set off on an adventure on the Wishing-Chair to the goblin village to get it back!
A Wishing-Chair Adventure: Santa Claus and the Wishing-Chair
Mollie and Peter could never have imagined something so wonderful as a magic Wishing-Chair! It flies you anywhere you want and grants your every wish.
When Mollie and Peter come across Santa Claus with a broken sleigh and runaway reindeer, they have to help him work out a plan to rescue Christmas.
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