The Wouldbegoods

A Bastable Children Adventure

By: Edith Nesbit

Write A Review

Paperback | 15 October 2010

At a Glance

Paperback
228 Pages

Age
1 - 12

Grade
P - 6

Dimensions(cm)
22.86 x 15.24 x 1.32

Paperback

$39.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $9.94 with

Ships in 10 to 15 business days

The Wouldbegoods is E. Nesbit's lively and humorous tale of childhood misadventure and well-intentioned reform.

Presented as the retrospective account of Dora Bastable, the novel follows a group of siblings determined to become morally exemplary after encountering a book of improving stories. Their attempts at charity, enterprise, and ethical conduct, however, lead to a series of unintended disasters. Nesbit balances affectionate satire with genuine sympathy, capturing the earnest logic and imaginative improvisation of children at play.

A sequel to The Story of the Treasure Seekers, the novel continues the Bastable children's adventures with the same narrative wit and observational precision. Nesbit's restrained irony and conversational style helped shape modern children's literature, influencing later writers of domestic and fantastical fiction alike.

This SMK Books edition presents the complete, unabridged 1901 text.

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.